President Donald Trump has said Saudi Arabia must normalize relations with Israel to access U.S. nuclear technology, casting doubt over a deal signed just a day earlier.
Trump Adds Israel Condition to Saudi Nuclear Deal
Barely a day after it was signed, the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is already in question. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Saudi Arabia would need to normalize relations with Israel to receive the U.S. nuclear technology it has sought, according to The Washington Post.
The new condition comes just one day after the U.S. signed the agreement, which gave Saudi Arabia a path to enriching fuel. Trump’s comments throw the pact’s future into confusion, raising questions over whether Riyadh will accept the added requirement.
The Post noted the deal follows months of tension over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security concerns.
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