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US Saudi Arabia nuclear deal debate 2026
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 17
SEP 17 · Day 1
Democrats propose bill to strike down Saudi nuclear deal
The U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is known as a 123 agreement.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman has said his government would seek a nuclear weapon if Iran acquired one.
Without a two-thirds vote, President Donald Trump could veto the bill and the nuclear deal would take effect as written.