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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Jonathan Yerushalmy

What is the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal and why is it causing concern?

Donald Trump welcomes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to the White House in 2025.
Donald Trump welcomes Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to the White House in 2025. Both countries have agreed to a landmark nuclear deal that has raised concerns over proliferation. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images

The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed a landmark deal that would use American technology and expertise to establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, a move that has caused alarm across the Middle East and through the corridors of power in Washington.

Much of the deal remains unclear, but concerns centre on whether Saudi Arabia would have the capability to enrich uranium domestically, and what that means for nuclear proliferation.

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