US‑Saudi nuclear cooperation examined: benefits, risks and regional reactions

Under the new agreement, Saudi Arabia will receive assistance to build nuclear reactors, with U.S. companies—most notably Westinghouse—positioned to supply AP1000 reactors and related equipment. The pact also includes a two‑year joint study to assess the economic and technical feasibility of Saudi enrichment. Israel’s former prime minister Naftali Bennett warned the deal could trigger a regional arms race, while former U.S. officials noted that limiting international inspection to American personnel sets a risky precedent. The agreement’s potential profit for Westinghouse is sizable, though the contract does not name the firm explicitly.