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With Saudi Deal, Trump Loosens Nuclear Standards for One Close Ally

Nuclear experts told the New York Times that a deal by President Trump to loosen nuclear standards for Saudi Arabia fuels atomic proliferation and could raise the risk of nuclear war. The agreement allows Saudi Arabia to pursue civilian nuclear power without adhering to strict U.S. regulations on enriching uranium and reprocessing spent fuel.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 07:05 PM EDT
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