US Reaches Initial Deal With Saudi Arabia on Nuclear Sharing.

The article discusses the completion of negotiations between the United States and Saudi Arabia regarding a potential nuclear technology-sharing deal, which could allow American companies to build nuclear reactors in Saudi Arabia. A joint declaration was signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, although a formal 123 Atomic Energy Act agreement, which includes non-proliferation measures, has not yet been finalized. Concerns have been raised by non-proliferation experts and some U.S. lawmakers about the implications of this deal, particularly regarding the potential for Saudi Arabia to access the full nuclear fuel cycle, which could influence other countries in the region. The article highlights the cautious stance of Israeli officials and non-proliferation watchdogs regarding the agreement's potential military implications. [Extracted from the article]