Saudi Arabia Could Pursue Uranium Enrichment Under U.S. Deal, Sparking Proliferation Fears
Congressional documents suggest a proposed U.S.–Saudi nuclear pact could let Saudi Arabia pursue uranium enrichment under IAEA safeguards, a move that raises proliferation concerns despite oversight. Experts warn that even restricted enrichment could create a pathway to weaponization amid Iran tensions, with the UAE’s non-enrichment approach cited as a contrast.