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U.S. Backs Saudi Nuclear Deal Amid Iran Tensions | Spokane News
The Trump administration has secretly struck a deal with Saudi Arabia to help build a civilian nuclear program — a major policy reversal that’s sparking alarm across Washington and Tel Aviv. While the U.S. continues its hardline stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, including threats to strike Iranian infrastructure, this new pact risks reigniting regional nuclear tensions. For years, U.S. officials pressured Saudi Arabia to avoid developing its own nuclear capabilities, fearing it would trigger an arms race. Now, with both Trump and Biden administrations previously offering to support a…
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