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Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources say

President Donald Trump has forwarded to Congress a classified agreement with Saudi Arabia, designed to enhance the kingdom's civilian nuclear program, according to sources familiar with the matter. This accord was signed in Washington last month by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart. However, shortly after signing, Trump stipulated that the accord would not proceed unless Saudi Arabia normalized relations with Israel, as per the Abraham Accords.

This condition has sparked concerns about the deal's likelihood of fruition, as neither the administration official nor others familiar with the matter would specify if Trump's demand for Saudi Arabia's accords inclusion is detailed in the submitted document. Congress, within 90 days of the submission, has 90 days to review the agreement, and if a joint resolution rejecting the agreement is passed during this period, it will come into effect without a vote by either chamber.

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