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The US just signed its Saudi nuclear deal — here's what actually changed

Washington and Riyadh stopped talking about a nuclear deal and signed one. The signature reshapes who Washington trusts with the world's most sensitive technology — and the fine print nobody has published yet is the whole story.

Rob Denning· Jul 22, 2026 · 3 min read

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Washington moves to let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium — and unsettles the region's nuclear order

The United States is preparing to sign a nuclear cooperation agreement that would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium on its own soil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists it won't fuel proliferation. Israel and non-proliferation experts are not reassured — and the deal lands while a Gulf war is under way.

Nick Marlow· Jul 22, 2026 · 3 min read