US-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Conditioned on Abraham Accords Normalization

States that the US-Saudi nuclear deal will only take effect if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalizes relations with Israel.

States the nuclear agreement is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and denies the deal will allow enrichment of material.

“the agreement “will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords”.”

States it is aware of the US-Saudi plan but has yet to receive a request to oversee inspections and looks forward to working with both countries to ensure implementation of measures.

““We look forward to receiving the request for such verification and to working with the US and KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) in ensuring the implementation of those measures,” it said.”

States the agreement will set off a nuclear race in the region and further disincentivize Iran from limiting its own program.

Announced that the United States and Saudi Arabia reached a historic nuclear cooperation agreement.

Announced the completion of negotiations on civilian nuclear cooperation, opening the way for introducing American nuclear technology to the kingdom.

Completed negotiations with the US Energy Secretary on civilian nuclear cooperation.

States the civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia pertains only to non-military use, will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.

“"The Civil Nuclear Deal (There will be no enrichment of material!) being made between the United States Department of Energy and Saudi Arabia, which pertains only to non-military use such as the ones that Iran and UAE (and others) already have, will be approved,"”

Signed the nuclear cooperation agreement and a bilateral safeguards agreement with Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.

Signed the nuclear cooperation agreement and a bilateral safeguards agreement with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Warns that if Saudi Arabia does not join the Abraham Accords, the deal is off, and emphasizes the agreement grants priority access for American companies within the Saudi nuclear program.

“"If they don't join the Abraham Accords, the deal is off,"”

States the deal will go through congressional approval and will have safeguards to ensure it cannot be turned into a weapons program.

“"Any agreement that we are going to make with any country in the world on civil nuclear energy is going to be one that will have safeguards in place to ensure that it cannot be turned into a weapons program,"”

States the agreement reverses 50 years of US leadership in the global nonproliferation architecture and increases the risk of other countries pursuing enrichment and reprocessing.

Warns that the proposed deal opens the door to future uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia without strong international verification, and urges Congress to revise it.

States that the US has never before concluded a nuclear cooperation agreement with a state that has threatened to leave the NPT, as Saudi leaders have done.

Described the deal as a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement providing great access for American companies in the Saudi nuclear energy program, and stated the agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership advancing nuclear nonproliferation.

“"Together, these two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that advances several priority economic and strategic objectives, including nuclear nonproliferation,"”

Stated the agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists designed in the United States.

“"Rest assured, these agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation, while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists, designed right here in the United States,"”

Rebuffed concerns that the deal could advance Saudi Arabia's ability to develop nuclear arms, stating the US is not going to reach any agreement that leads to the risk of proliferation.

“"The US is not going to reach any agreement with any country in the world that leads to the risk of proliferation,"”

Released a statement saying the deal represents an extension of existing cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector, noting it comes after the Saudi leader visited Washington last November.

Told CBS News in 2018 that Saudi Arabia was not planning to acquire a nuclear weapon, but would follow suit as soon as possible if Iran developed a nuclear bomb.

“"without a doubt if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, we will follow suit as soon as possible"”

Said Israel can manage it if Saudi Arabia had nuclear power for peaceful means.

“"can manage it"”

Said it would be quite shocking if the US were to allow Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment facilities, noting the US has never helped another country enrich on their own soil because producing your own nuclear fuel makes you a much bigger risk for building nuclear weapons.

“"The US has never done that before. We have never helped another country enrich on their own soil,"”

Condemned Rubio and Trump for allowing Saudi Arabia, a belligerent and authoritarian nation, to develop nuclear weapons technologies while starting a war with Iran under the guise of preventing an Iranian nuclear bomb, calling their hypocrisy matched only by their recklessness.

“"allowing Saudi Arabia, a belligerent and authoritarian nation, to develop nuclear weapons technologies while starting a war with Iran under the guise of preventing an Iranian nuclear bomb"”

Suggested the US was not creating a great security risk, noting the US has a good record of working with countries to responsibly develop their nuclear sectors.

“"I think we have a good record of working with countries to responsibly develop their nuclear sectors,"”

States in a social media post that the nuclear pact is conditioned on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.

“On Thursday he said in a social media post that the nuclear pact was conditioned on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords”

States the agreement will boost the American economy, strengthen national security, and uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation.

“Wright also said in a statement posted to social media that the US-Saudi pact would "uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation."”

Said in 2018 that if Iran develops nuclear weapons then Saudi Arabia should be allowed to as well.

“The crown prince, known as MBS, said in 2018 that if Iran develops nuclear weapons then Saudi Arabia should be allowed to as well.”

Warns a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia will lead to a mad arms race across the entire Middle East.

“"A civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia [will] lead to a mad arms race across the entire Middle East," Avigdor Lieberman... said in a social media post.”

Argues the US is recognizing that Middle Eastern countries will develop nuclear infrastructure regardless and is positioning itself as an alternative partner to China.

“"Countries in the Middle East want to develop their nuclear infrastructure and they're going to do it even if the US is not involved. Washington at this point is recognising that," said Yusuf Can... "the US is basically saying you don't have to work with China. You can work with us".”

States the deal certainly helps lay the groundwork for nuclear weapons in the future.

“"It certainly helps lay the groundwork for nuclear weapons in the future," said Imran Bayoumi”

Argues nuclear power is self-contained and could insulate Saudi Arabia from oil market volatilities, unlike oil fields which can be bombed or tankers which can be stuck.

“"Oil can be disrupted. You can bomb oil fields. Oil tankers can be stuck somewhere, as we're seeing right now" in the Strait of Hormuz, Russo said. "Nuclear power is pretty self-contained."”

Argues the deal is a giveaway to the Saudis that will fuel further ambitions from Iran and further destabilize the region with Israel.

“"The deal really is a giveaway to the Saudis, and it's only going to fuel further ambitions from Iran. It's only going to further destabilise the region with Israel," Democratic congressman Ro Khanna of California told the BBC. "It's just not smart policy."”

States the agreement will boost the American economy, strengthen national security, and uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation.

Argues that a Saudi civilian nuclear program will lead to a mad arms race across the Middle East.

States that Middle Eastern countries will develop nuclear infrastructure with or without US involvement, and the deal signals Washington's recognition of this reality.

Warns that the agreement lays the groundwork for future nuclear weapons development in Saudi Arabia.

Notes that nuclear power is self-contained and less vulnerable to disruption than oil infrastructure.

Calls the deal a giveaway to the Saudis that will fuel Iranian ambitions and destabilize the region.

Says the deal could increase the risk of a nuclear competition in the Middle East.

Calls the deal a mistake with serious consequences that could open the door for a Saudi nuclear weapons program.

States he will oppose the deal without a broader agreement including Saudi-Israel normalization.

Expresses concern over uranium enrichment clauses, saying the deal falls short of the strict standards applied to the UAE.

Calls for immediate congressional hearings, warning that enrichment technology could fall into the hands of an untrustworthy future government.

Welcomes the deal in principle, saying nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia could benefit both countries, but will review the details.

Finds the deal acceptable if enrichment is managed by US companies and solely for civilian purposes.

States he has no objection if enrichment is only at the level needed for nuclear power plants.

Explains that the US appears to favor a system of self-conducted inspections, which would not replace the IAEA's broader verification regime, leaving potential areas of uncertainty.

Writes that the deal abandons gold standard safeguards, increasing the risk of nuclear proliferation and a regional arms race.

Says the deal could motivate the UAE to rethink its 123 agreement, as part of the motivation for the UAE's gold standard was to show a way forward without enrichment.

States that agreeing to nuclear cooperation without the Additional Protocol would be antithetical to US national security interests and set a dangerous precedent.

Criticizes the administration for agreeing to a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia while claiming to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

Announced the deal would lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership.

“"lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership"”

Dismissed concerns about proliferation, insisting the deal was in Washington's economic and strategic interest and upholds the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation.

“"These agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation, while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists, designed right here in the United States,"”

Said any agreement on civil nuclear energy will have safeguards in place to ensure it cannot be turned into a weapons programme.

“"any agreement that we're going to make with any country in the world on civil nuclear energy is going to be one that will have safeguards in place to ensure that it can't be turned into a weapons programme"”

Said Washington is sending a warning to Tehran as negotiations stall while rewarding a major ally that has grown wary of US security assurances, and that keeping the door open for uranium enrichment inside Saudi Arabia sends a powerful message to Tehran.

“"By keeping the door open for uranium enrichment inside Saudi Arabia, the nuclear deal sends a powerful message to Tehran,"”

Called it absurd that Trump claims his war on Iran is about stopping an authoritarian country from enriching nuclear fuel while letting Saudi Arabia, one of the most brutal dictatorships in the world, do exactly that.

“"Trump claims his war on Iran is about stopping an authoritarian country from enriching nuclear fuel. Now he's letting his best friends in Saudi Arabia - one of the most brutal dictatorships in the world - do exactly that. This is absurd."”

Said it would be a mistake to allow Saudi Arabia the capability for enrichment, and that Washington should not strengthen its relationship with Riyadh at the expense of effective nuclear weapons nonproliferation standards.

“"It would be a mistake to allow Saudi Arabia the capability for enrichment. Washington is right to strengthen its relationship with Riyadh, but it should not do so at the expense of its effective nuclear weapons nonproliferation standards."”

Said he was confident the deal would not create additional proliferation challenges but insisted transparency was important and he would like to see within the language of the agreement how that transparency will be measured.

“"I would like to see within the language of this agreement how that transparency will be measured"”

Said the agreement was a win for the United States over Russia and China, noting Saudi Arabia made clear it will purchase nuclear energy technologies and the only question was whether it would choose to work with the US and its allies or turn to Russia or China.

“"Saudi Arabia has made it clear that it will purchase nuclear energy technologies ... the only question has been whether the kingdom would choose to work with the US and its allies, or whether it would turn to Russia or China,"”

States that Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords would be a historic leap forward for peace in the Middle East, made possible by joint US-Israeli military action against Iran.

“"Saudi Arabia's joining of the Abraham Accords would be a historic leap forward for peace in the Middle East", Netanyahu's office said after Trump's announcement.”

Said the deal only pertains to civilian use of nuclear facilities such as those Iran and the UAE already have, and will be approved but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.

“"such as the ones that Iran and [the] UAE (and others) already have"”

Said the two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership advancing nuclear non-proliferation.

“"Together, these two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that advances several priority economic and strategic objectives, including nuclear non-proliferation,"”

Dismissed concerns about proliferation, insisting the deal was in Washington's economic and strategic interest and upholds the highest standards of nuclear safety and non-proliferation.

“"Rest assured, these agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and non-proliferation, while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists, designed right here in the United States,"”

Said it would be a mistake to allow Saudi Arabia the capability for enrichment, and that Washington should not strengthen its relationship with Riyadh at the expense of its effective nuclear weapons non-proliferation standards.

“"It would be a mistake to allow Saudi Arabia the capability for enrichment. Washington is right to strengthen its relationship with Riyadh, but it should not do so at the expense of its effective nuclear weapons non-proliferation standards."”

Lauded the agreement as a win for the US over Russia and China, noting Saudi Arabia made clear it will purchase nuclear energy technologies and the only question was whether it would choose to work with the US and its allies or turn to Russia or China.

“"Saudi Arabia has made it clear that it will purchase nuclear energy technologies and begin a civil nuclear program; the only question has been whether the kingdom would choose to work with the US and its allies, or whether it would turn to Russia or China,"”

Said the preliminary agreement was not about enrichment and contained all the nonproliferation standards in the Atomic Energy Act.

“Wright had said the preliminary agreement was not about enrichment and contained all the nonproliferation standards in the Atomic Energy Act, which are among the strongest in the world.”

Said in 2018 that Saudi Arabia does not want to acquire any nuclear bomb, but without a doubt if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, they will follow suit as soon as possible.

“The crown prince told CBS in 2018 that “Saudi Arabia does not want to acquire any nuclear bomb, but without a doubt if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, we will follow suit as soon as possible”.”

Had already held talks about such a deal during a trip to the region in April 2025.

Said in a 2018 CBS interview that Riyadh would seek nuclear weapons as quickly as possible if Iran did so, and has expressed continued great interest in normalization with Israel and a nuclear program.

Said the agreements would deepen cooperation between Washington and Riyadh in the civilian nuclear energy sector and lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership advancing nuclear nonproliferation.

“"Together, these two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decadeslong, multi-billion-dollar partnership that advances several priority economic and strategic objectives, including nuclear nonproliferation,"”

Signed the agreements with Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.

Signed the agreements with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Has previously said the kingdom does not want to develop a nuclear weapon but would do so if Iran acquired one.

Said the deal would make everyone less safe, accusing the administration of allowing Saudi Arabia, a belligerent and authoritarian nation, to develop nuclear weapons technologies while starting a war with Iran under the guise of preventing an Iranian nuclear bomb.

“"They are allowing Saudi Arabia, a belligerent and authoritarian nation, to develop nuclear weapons technologies while starting a war with Iran under the guise of preventing an Iranian nuclear bomb. This deal would make us all less safe,"”

Said the agreement will set off a nuclear race in the region, further disincentivizing Iran from limiting its own program.

“"This agreement will set off a nuclear race in the region, further disincentivizing Iran from limiting its own program,"”

States the deal could only progress if Saudi Arabia normalized diplomatic relations with Israel.

“Trump said the deal could only progress if Saudi Arabia normalized diplomatic relations with Israel.”

Has said that if Iran produces a nuclear bomb, then Saudi Arabia would need to have one too.

“in the past Saudi Arabian ruler Mohammed bin Salman has said that if Iran produces a nuclear bomb, then Saudi Arabia would need to have one too.”

Argues the deal gives Saudi Arabia leverage to extract future security concessions from Washington by threatening to weaponize its program, and that giving Riyadh enrichment could functionally enmesh the US with Saudi Arabia forever.

“"Saudi Arabia a potent source of leverage to extract future concessions from Washington, including new security guarantees, by threatening to weaponize its program unless the US promises enhanced military protection," Kelanic argued... "Giving Riyadh uranium enrichment could functionally enmesh the US with Saudi Arabia forever."”

Warns that every military nuclear program begins with a civilian one.

“"Every military nuclear program begins with a civilian one," former Israeli defense minister Avigdor Lieberman warned.”

Points out a clause in the UAE agreement allowing renegotiation if a regional neighbor gets a more flexible deal, and notes the US deal may be motivated by competition with Chinese and Russian nuclear suppliers who offer fewer conditions.

“there is also a clause in the UAE agreement that stipulates that "if a regional or neighboring country has a more flexible agreement then they reserve the right to renegotiate their terms."”

Writes that the agreement, coupled with the prospect of the US selling F-35 jets to Turkey, adds to existing differences between the US and Israel over Iran and Israeli occupation of south Lebanon and parts of southern Syria.

“"The agreement — coupled with the prospect of the US selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey — adds to already existing differences between the US and Israel over Iran, and Israeli occupation of south Lebanon and parts of southern Syria," James Dorsey... wrote in his regular newsletter on Thursday.”

Stated the civil nuclear deal refers only to non-military uses, will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, and that the US does not oppose civil nuclear facilities without enrichment.

“"El acuerdo nuclear civil (¡no habrá enriquecimiento de material!)... se refiere únicamente a usos no militares, como los que ya tienen Irán y los Emiratos Árabes Unidos (entre otros), y será aprobado, pero está totalmente supeditado a que Arabia Saudí se una a los muy respetados y exitosos Acuerdos de Abraham"” es

Assured that the agreement supports its efforts to diversify energy sources and incorporates the highest international standards of nuclear safety, protection, and non-proliferation.

Applauded the condition, saying Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords would be a historic advance for peace in the Middle East, and that joint US-Israeli military action against Iran and Israel's dismantling of Iran's terror axis have created the possibility of expanding the circle of peace.

“"Tal como ha dicho el presidente Trump, la incorporación de Arabia Saudí a los Acuerdos de Abraham supondría un avance histórico para la paz en Oriente Próximo"” es

Dismisses fears the deal could lead to nuclear proliferation, stating the US will not reach any agreement with any country that leads to the risk of proliferation.

“"Suffice it to say, the US is not going to reach any agreement with any country in the world that leads to the risk of proliferation," he told reporters”

States the nuclear deal is conditioned on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and expresses hope this will happen soon.

Welcomes Trump's condition, stating that Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords would be a historic leap forward for peace in the Middle East.

Claims that allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium on its soil is a mistake.

Describes the agreement as 'extremely dangerous' and indicates it shows Israel's diminishing capacity to influence critical national security policies in Washington.

States that Russia recognizes the right of any state, including Saudi Arabia and Iran, to peaceful nuclear energy.

Has vowed to build a nuclear weapon if Iran develops one, stating he would do so 'without a doubt'.

Said in 2018 that if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, Saudi Arabia will follow suit as soon as possible.

“Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that if Iran "developed a nuclear bomb, we will follow suit as soon as possible".”

Argues that the deal is a bailout for the Trump administration and that Saudi Arabia already has a nuclear umbrella via its defense pact with Pakistan.

States the nuclear deal being formed over Israel's head could lead to a regional nuclear arms race and a dangerous loss of control.

Asserts the agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation.

States the US will not reach any agreement with any country that leads to the risk of proliferation.

Warns that any deal without appropriate guardrails would be concerning from a proliferation perspective.

States that the devil will be in the details, and that domestic enrichment is the most concerning and alarming issue.

States that the nuclear deal is only for civilian use and is totally dependent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.

States the agreement aims to strengthen commercial relations between the US and Saudi Arabia, ensure domestic prosperity, and the security of allies abroad.

“"renforcer les relations commerciales entre les États-Unis et l'Arabie saoudite, à assurer la prospérité chez nous et la sécurité de nos alliés à l'étranger"” fr

Warns that the Saudi nuclear project will end up as a nuclear weapon.

“"finira en arme nucléaire"” fr

States the nuclear agreement can only enter into force if Saudi Arabia normalizes its relationship with Israel within the framework of the Abraham Accords.

“Heute dagegen sagte Trump, das Abkommen könne nur in Kraft treten, wenn Saudi-Arabien seine Beziehung zu Israel im Rahmen des Abraham-Abkommens normalisiert.” de

Dismisses concerns, stating the agreement will contain strict security precautions and that it is preferable for countries to pursue civilian nuclear programs with the US rather than another country.

“"Wenn sich Länder für ein friedliches ziviles Atomprogramm entscheiden, ist es uns lieber, sie tun das mit uns als mit einem anderen Land", erklärte der Minister.” de

Emphasizes his country does not want to develop nuclear weapons but will follow suit as quickly as possible if Iran does.

“Er betont, sein Land wolle keine Atomwaffen entwickeln. Sollte Iran diesen Schritt aber gehen, werde Saudi-Arabien "so schnell wie möglich" nachziehen.” de

States that the Saudi Arabia nuclear deal is contingent on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords and that if Saudi Arabia does not join, 'the deal is off'.

“"contingent"”

Distances the administration from the Tate brothers' extradition case, stating there is no role for the US to play.

“"There's no role for us to play at this moment or maybe ever in that regard"”

Asserts that former special prosecutor Jack Smith made willfully and intentionally false statements of material fact to Congress about access to lawmakers' phone records.

States that Jack Smith provided truthful, responsive answers during closed-door and open testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.

“"provided truthful, responsive answers"”

States that Jack Smith provided truthful, responsive answers during closed-door and open testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.

“"provided truthful, responsive answers"”

Responds to Leavitt's criticism by suggesting she or someone else should secure the votes for the legislation.

“"She [Leavitt] or somebody else ought to get on the phone and get the votes, right?"”

Calls the Save America Act, which includes voter ID legislation, 'dead on arrival' in the Senate.

“"dead on arrival"”

Claims the extradition of the Tate brothers to the UK is politically motivated and that they are innocent.

“"It's politically motivated. There's no question about it."”

States the agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation while relying on the world's best nuclear technology and scientists designed in the United States.

““Rest assured, these agreements uphold the highest standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation, while relying on the world’s best nuclear technology and scientists, designed right here in the United States.””

Analyzes that Iran is trying to balance deterrence with restraint, favoring calibrated retaliation to preserve credibility without triggering overwhelming US escalation, and that the strikes are likely to delay but not eliminate Iran's nuclear program.

““Iran is trying to balance deterrence with restraint. It wants to demonstrate that US military action carries costs while avoiding a full-scale war that could threaten the survival of the regime. Tehran therefore favours calibrated retaliation, enough to preserve credibility, but not enough to trigger overwhelming US escalation.””