Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, 2 AP sources say

Photo: President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud during the U.S. – Saudi investment forum at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo credit: Official White House photo by Daniel Torok via Flickr. US government work. Article by Aamer Madhani, Michelle L. Price and Jon Gambrell. AP News – July 21, 2026.

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. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly about the yet to be formally announced decision, said the agreement is expected to be announced publicly as early as Wednesday. The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the program. The deal could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint U.S.-Saudi study. […]

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