The US-Saudi nuclear deal signals a Middle East betting on deterrence

The US-Saudi nuclear deal signals a Middle East betting on deterrence Submitted by Mohamad Elmasry on Sat, 07/25/2026 - 06:27 After the US-Israel war on Iran, governments across the region increasingly view nuclear capability as the surest guarantee of survival Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US President Donald Trump on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC on 18 November, 2025 (AFP) On News of a US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal caused anger in Israel on Wednesday, with Israeli politi