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Critics say U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal could fuel proliferation

Season 2026 Episode 150 | 9m 11s

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark deal that would give the kingdom a civilian nuclear program using American technology, and might allow for uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia. Critics warn it could lead to further nuclear proliferation. Nick Schifrin reports and Geoff Bennett discusses more with John Wolfsthal.

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