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The Trump administration has reached a nuclear deal with the government of Saudi Arabia.

It would allow the Gulf state to develop a nuclear program for civilian purposes. But the deal has already raised questions about nuclear weapons.

What do we know about the agreement - and what effect could it have on US the Middle East?


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