Event Brief
Trump Saudi nuclear deal could spur regional arms race
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
Summary: Experts say a new Trump-Saudi agreement could deepen Middle East instability amid Iran’s nuclear program.
WHO: Experts quoted by Suha Kidwai
WHAT: Experts warn that Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East if Iran’s program continues.
WHEN: Aug 01, 2026 at 7:28 AM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: Riyadh has said it would seek a nuclear weapon only if Iran develops one, and experts say Tehran’s nuclear program is continuing.
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