Trump Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel

President Trump declared that the landmark US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal would be conditional on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel, a surprise condition that threw the agreement into turmoil.

The demand stoked fears of a regional nuclear arms race if the deal collapses.

The agreement, which allows Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and build reactors with US technology, had already raised concerns about potential weapons development.

Israel warned the deal raises stakes as Iran expands its nuclear programme.