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US-Saudi nuclear deal faces scrutiny
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has reached a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, extending for 30 years under the "123" Agreement. This allows Saudi Arabia to develop its peaceful nuclear program, including the potential for uranium enrichment within the kingdom in the future. The agreement aims to involve American companies in building nuclear energy infrastructure and promotes U.S. interests in the global nuclear energy market, supporting Saudi Vision 2030's goals of diversifying energy sources and reducing dependence on oil. However, the deal has raised concerns among non-proliferation experts, as Saudi Arabia is permitted to enrich uranium without being required to adhere to the IAEA's Additional Protocol. This possibility heightens the risk of an regional nuclear arms race and alarms the international community about the potential use of nuclear technology for weapon production—especially in light of Crown Prince Saudi Arabia’s statements about the possibility of pursuing nuclear weapons if Iran succeeds in acquiring them.
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