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Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Debate | Philadelphia News
The Trump administration just fast-tracked a 30-year nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, paving the way for Riyadh to enrich its own fuel and giving U.S. firms a major stake in its civilian nuclear program — all while tensions simmer in the Middle East. Critics like Senators Markey and Merkley blast it as reckless, warning it could ignite a regional nuclear arms race and contradict America’s stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The deal, signed quietly last month by top U.S. and Saudi officials, is now under a 90-day congressional review — and unless lawmakers act, it’ll go into effect without a…
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