"In a significant diplomatic and economic move, the United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a sweeping series of agreements following Crown Prin...

"In a significant diplomatic and economic move, the United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a sweeping series of agreements following Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington. The centerpiece is a multi-billion-dollar Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, establishing a framework for American companies to lead Saudi Arabia's future nuclear energy infrastructure, strictly adhering to 'strong non-proliferation standards.' This deal, however, comes amid ongoing speculation regarding Saudi Arabia's long-term nuclear ambitions, particularly Crown Prince MBS's prior assertion that the Kingdom would seek a nuclear deterrent if rival Iran acquired one. Simultaneously, the two nations sealed a massive strategic defense package, including the highly anticipated sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets, and announced Saudi investment commitments in the U.S. climbing toward the $1 trillion mark. Analysts view the agreements as a major step in reinforcing the decades-long US-Saudi security alliance and securing American economic interests, while carefully navigating the complex geopolitical tightrope of nuclear technology transfer in the Middle East."