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Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East

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By Mostafa Salem, Tal Shalev, Leila Gharagozlou, CNN (CNN) — For two decades, oil-rich Saudi Arabia has sought nuclear technology. Now an agreement with Washington to formalize Riyadh’s goal, however, has sparked concern that the deal, coupled with the messy aftermath of the war between Washington a…

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  1. Trump approves nuclear deal that could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, AP reports

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    Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East

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  1. Daily Journal

    Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say (opens Daily Journal)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.

  2. Washington Times

    Report: Trump OKs nuclear deal that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium (opens Washington Times)

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    President Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.

  3. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Sources: Trump OKs deal for Saudi Arabia’s potential uranium enrichment (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially allow the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear program.

  4. Washington Times

    Trump approves nuclear deal that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, says two AP sources (opens Washington Times)

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    President Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.

  5. Forbes

    Trump Administration Reportedly Clears Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia (opens Forbes)

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    The deal is expected to be a financial windfall for American companies but is likely to raise concerns of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

  6. The Times of Israel

    Trump to seek Congress approval for US-Saudi nuclear energy pact without safeguards (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Sources say deal to build reactors not conditioned on normalizing ties with Israel, as demanded by Biden administration; agreement said to fall short of blocking paths to weaponization

  7. The Daily Wire

    Trump Set To Strike Major Nuclear Agreement With Middle East Power (opens The Daily Wire)

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    The United States and Saudi Arabia are set to sign a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement Wednesday, advancing Riyadh’s long-sought nuclear ambitions and setting up a congressional fight over nuclear proliferation.

  8. Local News 8

    Trump approves deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel, official says (opens Local News 8)

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    By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could lead to the kingdom enriching its own fuel for civilian reactors, according to a US official.

  9. Al-Monitor

    US, Saudi Arabia set to sign nuclear agreement: What to know (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The agreement would allow US companies to build uranium enrichment facilities in Saudi Arabia for its civilian nuclear program.

  10. Latin Times

    Trump Approves Nuclear Agreement That Could Allow Saudi Arabia to Enrich Uranium - Report (opens Latin Times)

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    President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities, a move that is expected to spark debate in Congress and raise concerns among nuclear nonproliferation experts.

  11. NBC News

    Trump approves landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal (opens NBC News)

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    President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civilian nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia that is expected to be announced Wednesday, a senior administration official told NBC News.

  12. CBS News

    U.S. deal with Saudi Arabia could allow them to enrich uranium (opens CBS News)

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    There are reports of a U.S. nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow the country to enrich uranium. Experts say that may put it on a path toward potentially developing a nuclear weapon. Nancy Cordes and CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean have more.

  13. The Hill

    Nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia may allow uranium enrichment: Report (opens The Hill)

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    The Trump administration plans to announce that it reached a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially allow it to enrich its own uranium, according to multiple reports. U.S.

  14. BBC News

    US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say (opens BBC News)

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    The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.

  15. Al-Monitor

    Explainer-Why is a proposed US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East? (opens Al-Monitor)

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    DUBAI, July 22 (Reuters) - The Trump administration backs a nuclear energy pact with Riyadh allowing Saudi Arabiato enrich uranium and process spent atomic fuel, two sources have said, a move that may worry regional states concerned about weapons proliferation.

  16. End Time Headlines

    Saudis seal deal with the U.S that could enable them to possess nuclear weapons (opens End Time Headlines)

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    According to a report from The New York Times, the Trump administration is set to announce a major nuclear accord with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that would open the door for the kingdom to enrich its own nuclear fuel for civilian reactors.

  17. ABC News

    Trump approves U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear energy agreement, officials say (opens ABC News)

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    President Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia to partner on developing the Kingdom's civil nuclear energy program, according to two U.S. officials.

  18. France 24

    Trump to announce landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia (opens France 24)

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    According to US media, the Trump administration is expected to announce a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia later this Wednesday. While the White House claims the nuclear deal will bring billions to American companies and pave the way for Saudis to have a civilian nuclear program and nuclear power, cri…

  19. France 24

    Donald Trump to announce US-Saudi nuclear deal to allow fuel enrichment (opens France 24)

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    The New York Times is reporting that the Trump administration plans to announce that it has reached a broad nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia which could lead to the country enriching its own fuel for nuclear reactors.

  20. CBS News

    Trump approves nuclear deal that could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, AP reports (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump approved a nuclear deal that could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, the Associated Press reports. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more details.

  21. Washington Times

    U.S., Saudi Arabia expected to sign nuclear deal this week (opens Washington Times)

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    The Trump administration is set to announce and sign a new civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia Wednesday that could allow the kingdom to begin enriching its own fuel for reactors, according to reports.

  22. CBS News

    U.S. reaches deal with Saudis for nuclear energy commercial agreements (opens CBS News)

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    The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.

  23. France 24

    US to announce landmark deal allowing Saudis to enrich nuclear fuel, reports say (opens France 24)

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    The US on Wednesday is set to announce a deal with Saudi Arabia that would allow the oil-rich Gulf nation to enrich uranium, according to US media reports. Riyadh has long asserted its right to a civilian nuclear programme, but Israel and several policy experts warn that it could spark a nuclear pro…

  24. New York Post

    Trump approves Saudi Arabia nuclear deal that could see Middle Eastern nation enriching own uranium (opens New York Post)

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    WASHINGTON — President Trump has approved a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could lead to the Middle Eastern kingdom enriching its own uranium, US officials have confirmed. The deal, expected to be formally announced later Wednesday and submitted to Congress soon after, will be in effect through…

  25. The Week

    Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia (opens The Week)

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    The deal is “certain to prove controversial” among U.S. allies

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