Trump forwards Saudi nuclear pact to Congress, ties approval to Israel normalization

President Donald Trump has placed a proposed civil-nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia before Congress, emphasizing that its enactment depends on the kingdom’s accession to the Abraham Accords. The July-finalized pact would enable U.S. companies, including Westinghouse, to export AP1000 reactor technology worth tens of billions of dollars. An administration official, who asked not to be named, said the submission occurred on Monday, initiating a 90-day congressional review period.

Trump’s stance mirrors that of former President Joe Biden, who also linked nuclear cooperation to normalization with Israel. The Saudi embassy in Washington has not yet commented, and the ongoing Gaza conflict has complicated Riyadh’s path toward recognizing Israel. The deal’s progress remains uncertain as both diplomatic and legislative hurdles persist.