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US-Saudi relations

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Chaffetz frames US-Saudi nuclear deal as strategic counter to Iran-backed Houthis

Jul 26, 2026

Fox News short features former Rep. Jason Chaffetz analyzing the recent US-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement. He connects it to the long-running Saudi-Yemen conflict involving Houthi forces and Iranian influence, arguing the deal represents strategic 'three-dimensional chess.' Chaffetz supports controlled nuclear development led by US companies for energy purposes and strengthened ties between President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Sherman warns US-Saudi nuclear deal allows enrichment, skips Additional Protocol

Jul 24, 2026

The segment features Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) speaking in a House hearing, criticizing a newly announced US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement (123 agreement) signed July 22, 2026. He argues it advances neither the Abraham Accords nor Palestinian state progress, enables enrichment and reprocessing without strong IAEA safeguards, and risks proliferation. Sherman contrasts it with the UAE's commitments and references broader regional dynamics including Iran sanctions and past US policy.

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