Just the News,
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Steven Richards
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7/23/2026 6:17:56 AM
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As Washington prosecutes a war to end Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities and clandestine weapons program, the U.S. decision to grant Saudi Arabia a deal to expand its civilian nuclear industry without strict safeguards could invite the proliferation of nuclear weapons, analysts say.
Administration officials said Wednesday that President Donald Trump approved a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that will provide the country with a civilian nuclear program, built by U.S. companies. The deal, known as a 123 Agreement, reportedly leaves the door open to future enrichment of nuclear material in the kingdom under U.S. direction and supervision, but without the most stringent safeguards.