Trump administration pursuing nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, opening path to enrichment: Report

The Trump administration is pursuing a civil nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia that may not include traditional non-proliferation safeguards. The proposed deal reportedly leaves room for Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and reprocess spent fuel, a departure from stricter '123 Agreements' signed with other nations like the UAE. This potential agreement would be more transformative for the region than other arms deals and raises concerns among lawmakers. US law typically requires such agreements and adherence to the IAEA's 'Additional Protocol' for enhanced inspections, which may not be included in this pact.