US-Saudi nuclear pact raises proliferation concerns; Congress urged to add safeguards

A proposed U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement is drawing scrutiny over proliferation risks, with calls for Congress to impose additional safeguards to prevent Riyadh from acquiring nuclear weapons. The deal, part of broader U.S.-Saudi normalization efforts, could set a precedent for nuclear energy transfers in the region. The outcome hinges on whether Congress attaches stricter conditions, such as requiring Saudi Arabia to forgo enrichment and reprocessing capabilities.