The deal is described as a "peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement" that will provide "great access for American companies in the Saudi nuclear energy program", according to the US energy department.
Text from the deal was not made public, but US media have reported that it could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium in the future - which can be used as fuel for power plants, but also to make nuclear bombs.
Experts say that would mark a first for the US and could run the risk of future nuclear proliferation in an already unstable region.
Watching MBS and Trump pawing each other and smiling at each other like hyenas is really quite sickening. Two queer bros wouldn’t make more of a song and dance together! It all comes over like a felons’ fest! By the way, one can but wonder how many billions Trump is going to make for himself and his family from this ridiculous deal? — © Mark Alexander
