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Why Is the U.S. Building the Saudi Nuclear Program While Destroying Iran’s?

Why Is the U.S. Building the Saudi Nuclear Program While Destroying Iran’s?

The Daily vor 2 Monaten

Our reporter explains what both countries are getting out of the deal.

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The United States signed a landmark deal on Wednesday that allows
Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear program. At the same time,
President Trump is escalating the war in Iran, a conflict that
the White House says aims to destroy the country’s nuclear
capabilities.

David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New
York Times, explains what Saudi Arabia and the United States are
getting out of the deal.

Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and
national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

The United States signed a deal to help Saudi Arabia obtain
nuclear power.

With his latest threats, Mr. Trump has signaled to Iran that
he is willing to escalate.

Photo: Kenny Holston/The New York Times

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