Saudi Arabia nears nuclear operations: IAEA Director

Published December 13th, 2023 - 05:08 GMT
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Highlights
This comes as Saudi Arabia has openly expressed its intention to acquire nuclear power, with potential aspirations for a nuclear bomb, particularly in response to Iran's capabilities.

ALBAWABA- In a significant development, the Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that Saudi Arabia is on the verge of commencing nuclear operations, beginning with a research reactor. 

This comes as Saudi Arabia has openly expressed its intention to acquire nuclear power, with potential aspirations for a nuclear bomb, particularly in response to Iran's capabilities. 

The revelation raises concerns about the broader implications for regional dynamics, especially in the context of a reported defensive agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia.

The news also surfaces amid discussions about the potential normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. 

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