Additional Protocol
Coverage of Additional Protocol in the Nexus archive.
- US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear cooperation agreement, potentially enabling Saudi uranium enrichment for civilian programs. The deal includes a 123 agreement and bilateral safeguards but excludes the IAEA's Additional Protocol, raising concerns about proliferation risks. The agreement, expected to involve U.S. firms and face congressional review, is framed as upholding nonproliferation standards.
- Washington plans to announce nuclear agreement with Riyadh, US media reports
The United States plans to announce a 30-year nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing American companies to build a uranium enrichment facility under certain conditions. The deal, to be submitted to Congress, lacks the 'Gold Standard' and 'Additional Protocol' safeguards, raising proliferation concerns amid Saudi Arabia's stated intent to match Iran's nuclear capabilities.
- Editorial Roundup: United States
The Wall Street Journal criticizes the Trump administration's advancement of a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, which would exclude safeguards like the Additional Protocol and the 'gold standard' of no uranium enrichment or reprocessing. The editorial argues this weakens U.S. nonproliferation efforts, contrasts Saudi Arabia with the UAE's 2009 compliance, and warns of increased global nuclear risks.