Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Debate | Philadelphia News

The Trump administration just fast-tracked a 30-year nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, paving the way for Riyadh to enrich its own fuel and giving U.S. firms a major stake in its civilian nuclear program — all while tensions simmer in the Middle East. Critics like Senators Markey and Merkley blast it as reckless, warning it could ignite a regional nuclear arms race and contradict America’s stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The deal, signed quietly last month by top U.S. and Saudi officials, is now under a 90-day congressional review — and unless lawmakers act, it’ll go into effect without a formal vote. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80fcaa8144af90a5