Saudi Arabia’s proposed nuclear deal with the US raises proliferation concerns amid regional tensions. A congressional document reveals the Trump administration is pushing a nuclear cooperation agreement worth billions, potentially allowing uranium enrichment inside Saudi Arabia under IAEA safeguards, though experts warn it could enable a weapons program if Iran advances its own nuclear capabilities.[2]
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has stated Saudi Arabia would pursue a bomb if Iran obtains one, following Iran’s enrichment to 60% purity and recent US threats of military action against Tehran after its crackdown on protests. This comes after Saudi Arabia signed a defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan, which offered to share its arsenal if needed, amid ongoing Middle East conflicts including Israel’s attack on Qatar targeting Hamas.[2]
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