U.S. intelligence assesses Saudi Arabia has not ruled out pursuing nuclear weapons.
U.S. intelligence briefed Congress that Saudi Arabia has not excluded the possibility of developing nuclear weapons, citing classified assessments linked to a civil nuclear agreement that could permit uranium enrichment up to 20%. The assessment signals a potential shift in the regional nuclear balance.
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- 25 Sep 2026 · 17:26 UTC
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- 25 Sep 2026 · 17:26 UTC
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