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U.S.-Saudi nuclear power deal faces pushback over potential weapons risks

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Democratic representatives have introduced a congressional resolution to block a new civilian nuclear agreement between the Trump administration and Saudi Arabia. The proposed deal is designed to assist Saudi Arabia in establishing a civil nuclear power program intended for peaceful purposes.

However, the initiative has encountered significant pushback from critics. The primary concern driving the opposition is that the current agreement lacks sufficient safeguards to mitigate potential weapons-related risks associated with developing nuclear technology in the region.

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