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U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Sparks Regional Proliferation Concerns

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are nearing a nuclear cooperation deal that has triggered Israeli concerns regarding a potential regional arms race. While the agreement aims for civilian energy, critics argue it lacks sufficient safeguards to prevent Saudi Arabia or other regional actors from pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities.

New York Timesabout 17 hours agoUS, SA, ILCredibility 42%View source

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#nuclear proliferation #saudi arabia #us foreign policy #israel #arms race

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