Under Trump, Saudi civil nuclear talks delinked from Israel recognition, report says – Middle East Monitor

The United States has ceased requiring Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel as a condition for advancing its civil nuclear program, marking a significant concession ahead of President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit. This shift comes as Saudi Arabia insists it will only recognize Israel if a Palestinian state is established, complicating nuclear talks that have stalled due to non-proliferation concerns. Despite progress toward an agreement, unresolved issues remain, particularly around uranium enrichment, with discussions on a potential “black box” arrangement for US oversight of Saudi enrichment facilities.

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