US-Saudi Arabia 30-Year Nuclear Deal. Why Not Iran?

President Trump announced a landmark 30-year civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, aiming to bolster energy security, counter Iranian influence, and deepen bilateral ties in the Middle East. The deal reportedly includes U.S. assistance for Saudi nuclear power plants while sparking debate over whether it permits domestic uranium enrichment—a sensitive issue given Riyadh’s past statements about matching Iran’s capabilities.