Congress Faces Dilemma Over Saudi Nuclear Deal Amid Regional Tensions
The U.S. Congress is grappling with a significant decision regarding a proposed civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. This deal, which has been preliminarily approved by the Trump administration, would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically. However, the agreement does not require Saudi Arabia to adhere to the International Atomic Energy Agency's Additional Protocol, which would enable more stringent inspections. The deal is currently awaiting President Trump's signature before it can be presented to Congress for approval. The situation is further complicated by the recent death of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a key advocate for the agreement and its integration into a broader regional diplomatic initiative. This initiative aimed to include Saudi Arabia in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and sought normalization with Israel. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a proposal that could have led to a historic agreement involving a ceasefire and... 
