Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands
Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.
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Notable Quotes
"Countries in the Middle East want to develop their nuclear infrastructure and they're going to do it even if the US is not involved."
— Yusuf Can , Academic
"It certainly helps lay the groundwork for nuclear weapons in the future."
— Imran Bayoumi , Academic
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Resident fellow at the Atlantic Council think tank and former policy adviser at the US Defence Department.
Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Middle East expert at consulting firm Amena Strategies.
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Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.
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