IndiaThe Trump administration is set to announce a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, modeled after the U.S.-India pact under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act. This deal would enable Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically under joint conditions, with U.S. companies like Westinghouse playing a major role in developing the country’s nuclear infrastructure. Unlike agreements with the UAE, this deal does not require Saudi Arabia to immediately abandon uranium enrichment or accept stricter IAEA inspections, raising concerns among non-proliferation experts and lawmakers. While the administration argues that aligning Saudi Arabia with U.S. nuclear standards prevents reliance on China or Russia, critics warn of potential regional nuclear escalation, especially due to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s comments suggesting Saudi Arabia might pursue nuclear weapons if Iran does.
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