US, Saudis sign nuclear partnership

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement on July 22, 2026, with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman concluding the deal. Under the Section 123 agreement, US companies will provide civilian nuclear technology to the kingdom. The Trump administration characterized the accord as "historic," citing strengthened economic and strategic ties, job creation in the US, and enhanced security for allied nations.