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Intelligence assessment submitted to Congress: Saudi Arabia may pursue nuclear weapons development
According to US official sources, classified intelligence assessment submitted to Congress determines that Saudi Arabia may pursue nuclear weapons development, even though kingdom has not yet decided on matter. Assessment sent to lawmakers reviewing agreement Trump administration seeking to sign with Saudi Arabia for aid in developing civilian nuclear energy. Some lawmakers, Democrats and Republicans alike, concerned that kingdom will exploit agreement to develop nuclear weapons in long term.
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According to US official sources, classified intelligence assessment submitted to US Congress determines that Saudi Arabia may pursue nuclear weapons development, even though kingdom has not yet taken decision on matter.
According to US official sources, classified intelligence assessment submitted to US Congress determines that it is possible Saudi Arabia will pursue nuclear weapons development. Sources, based on American intelligence assessments, emphasized that kingdom has not yet taken decision on matter.
According to report, assessment sent to lawmakers reviewing agreement Trump administration seeking to sign with Saudi Arabia. According to agreement, US to assist kingdom in developing nuclear energy for civilian purposes.
Several lawmakers, Democrats and Republicans alike, expressed concern about agreement. According to them, kingdom could use it to develop nuclear weapons in long term.
Source: Haaretz
