Here’s what Trump’s Saudi deal could mean for the rest of the Middle East

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSaudi Arabia announced a historic deal with the U.S. to develop a civilian nuclear program, eight years after stating it would pursue nuclear weapons if Iran developed them. The agreement allows American companies to develop nuclear power plants in Saudi Arabia, potentially including a uranium-enrichment facility, following two decades of negotiations. The deal's future is uncertain as Trump declared it is "totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords" by recognizing Israel, a condition not initially mandated in the reported text. Experts warn the agreement sets a "dangerous precedent" that could trigger a nuclear arms race in the volatile Middle East, as Gulf states seek to boost their defense capabilities amid perceived unreliable US security guarantees. A primary concern is that the US may be weakening longstanding nuclear non-proliferation principles by relaxing conditions for civilian nuclear cooperation, potentially encouraging other nations to seek similar concessions. In fullHow Trump’s Saudi deal could spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle EastMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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