Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Fuels Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race

The US is expected to announce a 30-year nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia worth tens of billions, permitting uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. While an Israeli minister sought to downplay the agreement, critics argue it could spark a regional arms race. There are concerns that this move might encourage other regional countries to pursue their own nuclear programs and potentially develop nuclear bombs, increasing instability across the Middle East through these new capabilities.