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Saudi Nuclear Deal and Proliferation Safeguards

Saudi Nuclear Deal and Proliferation Safeguards

A possible U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear agreement could allow enrichment or reprocessing without an IAEA Additional Protocol, prompting congressional concern over breakout detection and regional arms-race risks. The debate also centers on alleged Chinese assistance, Iran's trajectory, and whether executive assurances can substitute for binding safeguards.

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Updated Oct 10, 2026