Trump Conditions Saudi Nuclear Deal on Normalization with Israel

mniraq - Informed sources revealed that US President Donald Trump has submitted a proposed civil nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, insisting that the deal will not take effect unless the Kingdom normalizes relations with Israel. The agreement, which allows US companies to export civil nuclear technology to Riyadh, was presented to Congress for review within a 90-day legislative period. Sources indicated that the US administration's stance on linking the deal to Saudi Arabia joining the normalization agreements remains unchanged. If Congress does not object, the agreement will go into effect, whereas rejecting it would require a two-thirds majority to override a presidential veto. The 30-year agreement includes the construction of advanced reactors in a massive project that would yield significant economic benefits.