US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

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The US announced a landmark civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia aiming to establish a peaceful nuclear program with safeguards against proliferation. This move occurs amid heightened tensions with Iran over its nuclear ambitions, impacting regional diplomacy and security.

The US on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear programme in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation. The move comes as the US under President Donald Trump fights a war with Iran that began in large part over concerns with Tehran’s nuclear programme – an issue that remains a key point of contention during now-stalled peace talks. Two agreements – one on “peaceful nuclear...