- Trump sought the removal of Iran's enriched uranium while Saudi Arabia monitors Iran's nuclear program during negotiations.
- Saudi Crown Prince views Iran as principal rival, while Trump administration agrees to allow Saudi enrichment and Wright announces nuclear cooperation.
- Civilian nuclear cooperation talks are underway between Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia, with the ballistic missile program noted as a red line.
Donald Trump tied a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to normalization with Israel, amid warnings about antisemitism and defense expansion.
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Updated Aug 18
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What happened
Donald Trump tied a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to normalization with Israel, amid warnings about antisemitism and defense expansion.
Who's involved
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The nuclear deal is now contingent on Saudi normalization with Israel, involving Hakan Fidan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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House of Saud
royal family of Saudi Arabia
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Hakan Fidan
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey
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