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US Supports Saudi Uranium Enrichment; Israel Warns Arms Race

7/23/2026

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The United States backs a nuclear pact that would let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium.
The deal omits the “gold standard” and an Additional Protocol, leading Israeli officials to warn it could spark a regional arms race.
Saudi founder Mohammed Alhamed says the program is civilian, intended to support Vision 2030 and cut emissions from a grid that runs on 68% gas.

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Story summary

The United States backs a nuclear pact that would let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium.
The deal omits the “gold standard” and an Additional Protocol, leading Israeli officials to warn it could spark a regional arms race.
Saudi founder Mohammed Alhamed says the program is civilian, intended to support Vision 2030 and cut emissions from a grid that runs on 68% gas.