Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US, arms control experts warn

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By JON GAMBRELLFebruary 20, 2026 at 09:23 AM

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A proposed nuclear deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia could allow the kingdom to conduct uranium enrichment, raising proliferation concerns. Documents suggest the Trump administration aimed to reach numerous nuclear business deals, including one with Saudi Arabia potentially worth billions. Experts warn that allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium could lead to a weapons program, especially given the ongoing tensions with Iran and a mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, which includes nuclear cooperation. The Arms Control Association expressed concern that the U.S. may not have fully considered the proliferation risks and the precedent this agreement could set. The deal aims to advance U.S. national security interests and counter competitors' influence.

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Iran ×230% Washington 40% Israel 40% Pakistan ×250% Kelsey Davenport 60% Mohammed bin Salman 70% United States ×270% Donald Trump ×280% Saudi Arabia ×380%

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saudi arabia 100% uranium enrichment 90% nuclear deal 80% nonproliferation 70% united states 70% nuclear weapons program 60% arms control 60% iran 50% pakistan 40% national security 40%

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