Normalization Not a Barrier for Saudi Nuke Deal
The text of the nuclear agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and the United States reveals that Riyadh has not closed the door to enrichment, contrary to Trump’s statements. The agreement allows, under certain conditions and in phases, access to enrichment levels up to 20%. It stipulates a joint study over a two-year period regarding the enrichment process, starting with a limited enrichment at no more than 5%, then increasing to 20% after completing the studies and negotiations. Additionally, the agreement does not oblige Saudi Arabia to join the Additional Protocol of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and oversight is limited to sites related to nuclear cooperation between the two countries. This raises concerns about the extent of monitoring over the Saudi nuclear program. The agreement opens the door for Saudi Arabia to continue enrichment with some restrictions, although it is less strict than the UAE's agreement, which mandated a complete halt to enrichment and joining the Additional Protocol.
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