Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say

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Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say

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Reports indicate that former US President Donald Trump plans to seek Congressional approval for a nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia, which apparently lacks sufficient safeguards. This raises concerns given Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's statements about matching Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has long said if Iran developed a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia ​would ​too, fueling concern among arms control advocates.

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