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U.S. and Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Alarm | Philadelphia News
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are reportedly closing a deal that could allow Riyadh to enrich nuclear fuel — with a major loophole: a weakened inspection regime that bypasses standard international oversight. While the agreement aims to keep weapons-grade material out of Saudi hands and restricts enrichment to U.S.-owned facilities, critics fear it sets a dangerous precedent for nuclear proliferation and could ignite a regional arms race. Complicating matters, the deal omits a key condition — Saudi recognition of Israel’s right to exist — drawing sharp criticism from Israeli officials. Though a…
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