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US-Saudi Arabia 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement approved
Meduza LiveLO·US · SA·2 days ago
The US Department of Energy has reached a breakthrough agreement allowing Saudi Arabia to construct nuclear reactors using American technology and conduct uranium enrichment. The deal marks a significant shift in regional nuclear policy, though specific safeguards and oversight mechanisms remain subject to further regulatory scrutiny.
US-Iran tensions are escalating following the collapse of a ceasefire, marked by renewed kinetic exchanges and increased military posturing. Iranian state media claims a US missile strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, though this remains unverified. The US is evaluating expanded military operations, while the UK has issued a defensive warning to Iran regarding threats against military bases.