U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal's Nonproliferation Terms Remain Unconfirmed

DOE announced a U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation deal on November 18, 2025, via an MOU referencing a June 30, 2026 date. Whether this constitutes a finalized Section 123 Agreement — requiring congressional review and Saudi forfeiture of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities — remains unconfirmed. That nonproliferation demand has derailed prior negotiation rounds.