President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that will involve the United States supporting the creation of a Saudi nuclear power program. File Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI | License Photo
July 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that will involve the United States supporting the creation of a Saudi nuclear power program, U.S. officials said, according to reports.
The deal will last for 30 years and will also involve U.S. companies building out the nuclear program. Congress must vote on the agreement before it becomes official, The New York Times, CNN and NBC News reported.
The agreement may enable Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and process plutonium for its nuclear reactors, facilitating the conditions for the kingdom to develop nuclear weapons.
The Wall Street Journal was the first to report that the president has approved the agreement.
