# Trump: Saudi nuclear deal contingent on relations with Israel

Uranium enrichment not included in the agreement.

- **Source:** [US Top News and Analysis](https://brifing.si/source/635540e9-943e-450d-ae52-ae0bfe3b67eb)
- **Published:** 2026-07-23
- **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business)
- **Original article:** <https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/trump-saudi-arabia-nuclear-power.html>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/31720072-513c-4834-9383-33c0ad50bf1a

## Condition of the Deal

President Trump stated that the nuclear agreement signed with Saudi Arabia is contingent on Riyadh establishing diplomatic relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords. Trump emphasized, 'There will be no enrichment of material!' highlighting the deal's terms.

## Abraham Accords

The Abraham Accords are a diplomatic framework that normalized relations between Israel and Bahrain, the UAE, Morocco, and Sudan. Trump made it clear that the nuclear deal is off if Saudi Arabia does not join these accords.

## White House Statement

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that the deal depends on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. Leavitt said, 'We'll continue talks with Saudi counterparts and hope they join the accords soon.'

## Nuclear Cooperation

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed agreements on civilian nuclear cooperation and safeguards. The text of the deal has not been released yet.

## Congressional Review

The agreement will be sent to Congress for review. U.S. civilian nuclear cooperation with foreign nations requires such review under the Atomic Energy Act.

## Regional Impact

Democratic senators expressed concerns that the deal could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Senator Chris Murphy stated, 'This agreement will further disincentivize Iran from limiting its nuclear program.'

## Sources covering this story

- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/trump-saudi-arabia-nuclear-power.html — 

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