US and Saudi Arabia sign 30-year nuclear pact, tens of billions of dollars at stake

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US and Saudi Arabia sign 30-year nuclear pact, tens of billions of dollars at
Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

US President Donald Trump has approved a deal with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program, which could pave the way for uranium enrichment in the kingdom, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources in the US administration.

The deal, which is expected to last for 30 years and is valued at tens of billions of dollars, will see American companies play a central role in developing Saudi Arabia's nuclear infrastructure, without the presence of other foreign competitors.

Among the elements of the agreement is the possibility of building a uranium enrichment plant, if this is deemed necessary.

According to the US administration, the way the agreement is structured guarantees the United States de facto control over the Saudi nuclear program, so that it is not used for military purposes.

It is not known whether Congress will agree, however, notes the Wall Street Journal, Congress is unlikely to have the power to block the initiative, as a joint resolution approved by a two-thirds majority would be needed to overcome a possible presidential veto.

On the eleventh night of attacks on Iran, the United States aimed to avoid disrupting shipping in Hormuz.

"Centcom forces struck Iranian military operations centers, naval facilities, aircraft hangars, drone depots, and military logistics infrastructure to further reduce Iran's ability to threaten commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz," a US Central Command post said.
Allowing Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, with consequences beyond the region, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

"If we allow a state to control an international waterway, impose transit fees and blow up ships if they don't pay, we will set a very dangerous precedent that will be repeated in other parts of the world, including this region," he said./Corriere


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