Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal Without Safeguards

President Donald Trump signed off on a controversial nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that may allow the kingdom to enrich uranium, according to multiple sources.

The 30-year deal, which will be submitted to Congress for review, is expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the program and lets Saudi Arabia avoid stricter scrutiny.

The agreement is likely to face significant headwinds in Congress, with arms control advocates concerned that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has long said Saudi Arabia would develop a nuclear weapon if Iran did.

The deal could be announced publicly as early as Wednesday.