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US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Concern 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 permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, dropping the so-called 'gold standard' restrictions the US required of the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are warning the deal could accelerate nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and weaken America's leverage over regional nuclear programs.
Why now: The apparent easing of enrichment safeguards for Saudi Arabia is raising bipartisan concerns about proliferation risks in an already volatile region.
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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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