The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a 30-year nuclear agreement for a civilian program, allowing the kingdom to potentially enrich uranium using American technology. The deal, which includes "bilateral safeguards" but not the IAEA Additional Protocol, faces opposition in Congress due to proliferation risks.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear agreement for a civilian program, raising proliferation concerns due to Saudi Arabia's stated intent to pursue nuclear weapons if Iran does. Experts question the deal's safeguards, noting Saudi Arabia has not agreed to stricter international inspections or bans on enrichment.
India and Australia signed a landmark civil nuclear agreement for commercial uranium supplies, alongside deals on defense, maritime security, critical minerals, and emerging technologies. Prime Ministers Modi and Albanese unveiled joint declarations and roadmaps to strengthen cooperation in a free and stable Indo-Pacific.
Former Australian foreign affairs minister Gareth Evans has called the Aukus nuclear submarine deal one of the worst defence decisions ever made, warning it effectively extends the US military fleet and paints a target on Australia's back. He expressed skepticism about delivery timelines and costs, particularly for the UK-Australia joint submarines.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope that US-Iran negotiations would produce an agreement similar to the 2015 JCPOA, which he called would be a great success. Lavrov noted Iran has been a victim of false promises after the US withdrew from the nuclear deal, and emphasized the original agreement contained strictest controls over Iran's nuclear program in the world.
