President Trump has sent a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for a 30-day review period. The deal aims to facilitate the transfer of nuclear technology to the Kingdom. However, the agreement is explicitly conditioned on Saudi Arabia reaching a peace agreement with Israel – a significant and previously undisclosed stipulation. This condition reflects the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to broker normalisation between Saudi Arabia and Israel, furthering the Abraham Accords. Details of the agreement remain largely confidential, raising concerns among some lawmakers regarding transparency. Congress will now assess the deal's potential impact on US national security and regional stability, and can attempt to block it. The submission sets the stage for potential debate and scrutiny regarding the US relationship with Saudi Arabia and the pursuit of broader Middle East peace.

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