US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Proliferation Fears

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Sign Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement, Sparking Concerns of Nuclear Arms Race in Middle EastThe U.S. and Saudi Arabia have signed an initial agreement for civil nuclear energy cooperation, raising concerns about a potential nuclear arms race in the Middle East. The agreement, signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, has sparked debate over the safeguards needed to prevent the technology from being used for weapons.Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a leading Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, emphasized the need for enhanced inspections and a gold standard agreement, similar to what the United Arab Emirates agreed to in 2009, to ensure Saudi Arabia will not enrich uranium or reprocess plutonium. Many lawmakers and non-proliferation experts are urging the U.S. to insist on strict safeguards before any further steps are taken to prevent nuclear proliferation in the region. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.