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Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal potentially allowing uranium enrichment

Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a 30-year nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, which could permit the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear program. This decision, expected to be announced soon, involves US firms assisting in the development and potentially a joint study for an enrichment facility. However, non-proliferation experts express concern that this could pave the way for a Saudi weapons program, especially given the kingdom's stated intentions if Iran develops nuclear weapons. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy decision by a former US president impacting international relations and nuclear proliferation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal potentially allowing uranium enrichment

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    Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal that could allow uranium enrichment, AP sources say

    US President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people, who were not authorised to comment…