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US-Saudi nuclear deal sparks alarm over uranium enrichment
Original: The U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, a capability Washington previously barred. Critics note the terms drop the "gold standard" restrictions the U.S. required of the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are warning the deal could undermine non-proliferation efforts and destabilise an already volatile region.
Why now: A major shift in U.S. non-proliferation policy toward Saudi Arabia is drawing bipartisan criticism.
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- The U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "gold standard" safeguards Washington required of the UAE back in 2009. Lawmakers in both parties are already raising alarms about what it means for the region.… · tda@social.thedemocracyadvocate.com · 4
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