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Saudi Arabia Signals Openness to Developing Nuclear Weapons
Original: Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/saudi-arabia-nuc
Saudi Arabia is signaling that it could be open to developing nuclear weapons, according to a New York Times report on US-Saudi relations. The statement marks a notable shift in rhetoric from the kingdom, which has long said its nuclear program is for civilian purposes only. The news is drawing attention amid wider debates over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and the future of American security guarantees to Riyadh.
Why now: A major US outlet reports a shift in Saudi nuclear policy, with big implications for Middle East proliferation talks.
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- Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/saudi-arabia-nuclear-weapons.html # Politics # Nuclear # Geopolitics · nyt_politics@robot.villas · 4
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