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Saudi nuclear official affirms no conditions on Riyadh
The article details the civilian nuclear agreement between Saudi Arabia and the United States, signed in 2026. The agreement grants Saudi Arabia full sovereignty over its civilian nuclear program. It includes the construction of American nuclear reactors in Saudi Arabia and the potential establishment of a uranium enrichment facility with American participation, following a two-year joint study. The accord emphasizes maintaining the highest standards of safety and non-proliferation. It differs significantly from previous agreements in the region by not banning local enrichment or reprocessing of fuel, and it lacks a protocol expanding inspectors' authority. The agreement aims to support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 for diversifying energy sources and enhancing its capacity to produce clean energy. It also grants Washington strategic influence over the Saudi nuclear program while reducing China's and Russia's influence in the nuclear domain. Despite consensus on the civilian nature of the agreement, opponents express concerns that the program could be used for military purposes in the future, especially if Iran develops a nuclear weapon, warning of a regional arms race. The deal is set to be reviewed by Congress within 90 days, where it may face rejection by a majority. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, affirms that it will not accept any conditions regarding normalization with Israel in the future and maintains its independent decision-making.
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