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Trump Approves Nuclear Sharing Agreement with Saudi Arabia Amid Policy Change

23 Temmuz 2026Japan Times

Former President Trump has signed a nuclear sharing deal with Saudi Arabia, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy.
This agreement has raised concerns among nuclear nonproliferation experts and certain members of Congress, who worry it may enable Saudi Arabia to develop weapons-grade uranium. The implications of this deal could have far-reaching effects on regional stability and international security.
The agreement comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. has traditionally been cautious about nuclear proliferation in the region, and this deal may alter the balance of power and provoke a nuclear arms race.
The decision to engage in nuclear sharing with Saudi Arabia represents a controversial pivot in U.S. policy, potentially undermining decades of nonproliferation efforts.

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