U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Advances Without Full IAEA Additional Protocol

IAEA chief Grossi confirms the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement will not require Riyadh to sign the Additional Protocol, though it will include near-full-scope safeguards on key activities. This marks a deviation from standard U.S. nonproliferation practice and could set a precedent for other states. The deal still faces U.S. congressional review, where opposition may emerge over the weaker inspection regime.