The U.S. announces a civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, emphasising nuclear nonproliferation and strategic partnership amid regional tensions.

The U.S. announces a civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, emphasising nuclear nonproliferation and strategic partnership amid regional tensions.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the agreement “lays the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership.”

The agreement will "lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership", said the US Energy Department.

The agreement will "lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership", said the US Energy Department.

The move comes as Washington fights a war with Iran that began in part over US concerns with Tehran's own nuclear program -- an issue that remains a key point of contention during now-stalled talks between the two foes.

The move comes as Washington fights a war with Iran that began in part over US concerns with Tehran's own nuclear program -- an issue that remains a key point of contention during now-stalled talks between the two foes.

WASHINGTON: The United States plans to announce a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (Jul 22) that would help establish a civilian nuclear programme in the kingdom, according to media reports.The move comes as Washington continues to

WASHINGTON: The United States plans to announce a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (Jul 22) that would help establish a civilian nuclear programme in the kingdom, according to media reports.The move comes as Washington continues to