The Trump administration is reportedly eyeing a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that could greenlight uranium enrichment for its civilian nuclear program — potentially paving the way for a U.S.-Saudi joint venture to build an enrichment facility. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists the agreement won’t pose proliferation risks, but critics warn that skipping the IAEA’s Additional Protocol — the gold standard for nuclear oversight — could open a dangerous door. With the U.S. and Israel locked in a standoff with Iran over its nuclear ambitions, this move is seen by some as a “revolutionary” nonproliferation strategy — while others fear it’s a slippery slope toward weaponization. Complicating matters, Saudi Arabia already has a defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan, who’ve hinted their arsenal could be shared if needed — raising alarms in Washington that this could embolden regional nuclear arms races. The deal, potentially lasting three decades and involving major U.S. firms, is expected to face fierce congressional scrutiny.
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