Trump approves 30-year Saudi civilian nuclear deal amid Congress review and proliferation concerns
The United States has approved a 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow uranium enrichment on Saudi soil, according to the supporting material. The deal is expected to be disclosed on Wednesday and then submitted to the US Congress for review. It would give the kingdom a civilian nuclear programme and could involve American companies in building the infrastructure.The reported text may omit the International Atomic Energy Agency's Additional Protocol, which would normally allow stronger monitoring, inspections and verification. That detail is likely to sharpen concern among lawmakers who fear the arrangement could open the door to... [Continue Reading]
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