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Congress divided on Saudi Arabia nuclear deal over arms race fears
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Key Points:
- Lawmakers are sharply divided over the White House’s new nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, with Democrats expressing concerns about a potential nuclear arms race in the Middle East and Republicans emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships in the region.
- The Department of Energy announced the agreement aims to support Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear energy program by providing U.S. technology and expertise, including safeguards to prevent nuclear material diversion for weapons.
- Democrats, including Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Gregory Meeks, criticized the deal for potentially enabling uranium enrichment without strict safeguards, which they warn could escalate regional nuclear tensions.
- Republicans, such as Rep. Tim Burchett and Rep. Mark Alford, stressed the importance of verifying Saudi compliance and involving Congress in reviewing the agreement, highlighting Saudi Arabia as a key partner against Iran.
- Raskin also questioned potential conflicts of interest, pointing to financial ties between the Trump family and Saudi Arabia in the context of the nuclear agreement.
