Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Stalls Over Weapons Ambiguity Concerns

A proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement is facing delays despite being largely prepared for signing. The hold-up centers on Saudi Arabia's refusal to formally renounce the pursuit of nuclear weapons, a standard requirement in such deals. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has previously stated that Saudi Arabia would seek nuclear weapons if Iran develops them. US officials are concerned that proceeding without clear non-proliferation commitments could set a dangerous precedent in the region.
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