Lawmakers Express Concerns Over President Trump's Proposed Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration is preparing to submit a proposed civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, raising concerns among U.S. lawmakers and nonproliferation experts. The proposed pact aims to assist Saudi Arabia in developing civilian nuclear power but does not require Riyadh to adhere to the nonproliferation 'gold standard,' which includes forgoing domestic uranium enrichment and fuel reprocessing. This has sparked fears of a potential nuclear arms race in the Middle East. The agreement is undergoing final review before President Trump can formally submit it to Congress, where both chambers will have 90 days to pass resolutions of disapproval to block the deal. If not blocked, the pact will allow the U.S. to share civilian nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia. 
