U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Allows Enrichment Without IAEA Oversight

The U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement, signed July 22, 2026, permits uranium enrichment on Saudi soil without oversight from the IAEA — the UN body that verifies nuclear compliance. Verification relies on bilateral terms, including an inspection waiver. The deal aims to block weapons-grade enrichment, but enforcement without international monitoring remains unclear. Congress now reviews the pact.