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Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP ...
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Fusion42 · 22 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Trump has approved a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that may permit uranium enrichment on Saudi soil, a significant shift in US non-proliferation policy toward a key Middle East ally.
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If you build nuclear fuel cycle infrastructure, inspection systems, or enrichment monitoring technology, the regulatory floor just moved: a permanent US veto on Saudi enrichment has been lifted, opening a buyer with capital and political backing. The market for civilian nuclear tech in the Gulf expands, but expect tighter Western export controls elsewhere to compensate.
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28 sources · first reported 19 Jul 2026 · latest 26 Jul 2026
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