Middle East on brink of new nuclear age with Saudi, Turkey moves
Saudi Arabia is set to acquire US uranium enrichment technology, while Turkey seeks similar expansion and Iran considers leaving the NPT.
Key points
From South China Morning Post’s report- Saudi Arabia set to acquire American uranium enrichment technology amid regional tensions.
- Turkey expresses eagerness to follow Saudi lead in nuclear capability expansion.
- Iran weighs withdrawal from the NPT as Western strikes threaten its facilities.
- CSIS report on Pickaxe Mountain spurs warnings of potential underground facility.
- IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council; Iran faces renewed non-proliferation pressures.
Why it matters. The moves deepen regional proliferation concerns as the IAEA refers Iran to the UN Security Council amid renewed pressure.
What to watch. Monitor Iran's NPT decision, Saudi and Turkish plans, and Pickaxe Mountain after a CSIS report warned of a possible underground facility.
Coverage
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Oldest first · UTCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“‘Doing a North Korea’? Why the Middle East could be entering a new nuclear age”
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Ranked 5th of 10.
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