Trump's Saudi nuclear deal hits a last-minute snag

The US formally concluded a 123 Agreement to help Saudi Arabia develop civilian nuclear power, but Trump then posted that the deal would be conditioned on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords with Israel. Analysts say this unexpected demand likely derailed the pact, with concerns that the deal gave Riyadh too much leverage, opposition from Israel and other Gulf partners, and bipartisan resistance in Congress. In short, Trump’s last‑minute move appears to have blown up a signed nuclear deal and angered Saudi leaders while leaving questions about U.S. regional strategy.