U.S. and Saudi Nuclear Deal Deep Dive | Calgary News

The U.S. just struck a historic deal with Saudi Arabia to build a civilian nuclear program — a move packed with geopolitical stakes. While Washington insists safeguards will prevent weapons use and position the U.S. as the trusted tech provider, critics worry it could spark an arms race with Iran. This isn’t just about energy — it’s part of a broader strategy to stabilize the Middle East, possibly paving the way for Saudi-Israel normalization. Drawing on past successes like the UAE deal, the U.S. hopes to lock in a decades-long partnership worth billions — and keep rivals Russia and China out — all while navigating fierce domestic and international skepticism. 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/9f40d535612de90c