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5 min readThe Trump administration signed a nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, clearing the way for U.S. reactor technology to be sold to the oil-rich kingdom without requiring it to recognize Israel, address human rights concerns, or submit to the strictest international inspections to prevent a weapons program. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the Saudi Energy Minister signed the agreement, which previous U.S. presidents had held back over fears it could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, particularly with Saudi Arabia’s arch-rival Iran. According to a memo seen by NPR, the deal requires none of the concessions that were once considered preconditions, and it may not include the most rigorous monitoring to ensure the Saudis do not begin a weapons program. The American nuclear industry has long been interested in doing business with Saudi Arabia, but past administrations worried that a civilian program could be a cover for developing nuclear weapons.
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- 1 (00:21) **U.S. and Saudi Arabia Sign Nuclear Deal** - The Trump administration finalizes a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the Saudi Energy Minister.
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