The US and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement to develop a civilian nuclear program using American technology, sparking significant concern in the Middle East and Washington.
Key issues include the potential for Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically, which could influence nuclear proliferation and regional stability.
The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed a landmark deal that would use American technology and expertise to establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, a move that has caused alarm across the Middle East and through the corridors of power in Washington.
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Much of the deal remains unclear, but concerns centre on whether Saudi Arabia would have the capability to enrich uranium domestically, and what that means for nuclear proliferation.
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