The U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Carries Dangerous Proliferation Risks

A new US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement is before Congress for mandatory review. Despite Trump's claim of no enrichment in Saudi Arabia, the deal includes a two-year study on the feasibility of domestic uranium enrichment and does not require Riyadh to adopt the Additional Protocol for enhanced inspections. Under the 30-year pact, Saudi Arabia would rely exclusively on US suppliers; critics warn of proliferation risks given past Saudi threats to obtain nuclear weapons if Iran does.