US and Saudi sign civil nuclear deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia are planning to sign a 30-year civil nuclear cooperation agreement, which includes developing an independent Saudi nuclear program and reducing reliance on imported uranium fuel. The agreement also involves a economic study on the feasibility of establishing an enrichment facility within Saudi Arabia. The pact grants Washington veto rights and control over enrichment development. It differs from the approach the Biden administration sought, which linked cooperation to normalization with Israel. The agreement raises concerns about the potential future use of nuclear capabilities for military purposes, especially in light of statements highlighting Riyadh's intention to acquire nuclear weapons if Iran does. The decline of Israeli influence and warnings from proliferation experts are among the most prominent reactions to the pact.
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