CNN, citing sources and reviewed documents, reports the Trump administration has
tentatively agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to carry out uranium enrichment and not
to implement international safeguards designed to prevent weapons development.
Negotiations concluded in October 2025, but a draft nuclear agreement to support
Riyadh’s civilian program remains unsigned and awaits Trump’s signature. Two
sources said the current war with Iran — which Trump has said was partly
intended to stop Tehran using enriched uranium to build weapons — has
contributed to the administration’s decision to delay signing. One source added
some on Capitol Hill believe the delay reflects concern a likely bipartisan
resolution of disapproval could block the deal. Experts warn the accord, absent
strict safeguards, could provide Saudi Arabia a pathway to nuclear weapons.
