Middle East on brink of new nuclear age with Saudi, Turkey moves
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First reportSouth China Morning Post · 15 Sept, 10:00Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 15 Sept, 10:00Z
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Why it matters
What
Saudi Arabia is set to acquire US uranium enrichment technology, while Turkey seeks similar expansion and Iran considers leaving the NPT.
Why
The moves deepen regional proliferation concerns as the IAEA refers Iran to the UN Security Council amid renewed pressure.
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Monitor Iran's NPT decision, Saudi and Turkish plans, and Pickaxe Mountain after a CSIS report warned of a possible underground facility.
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Summary
- Saudi Arabia set to acquire American uranium enrichment technology amid regional tensions.
- Turkey expresses eagerness to follow Saudi lead in nuclear capability expansion.
- Iran weighs withdrawal from the NPT as Western strikes threaten its facilities.
- CSIS report on Pickaxe Mountain spurs warnings of potential underground facility.
- IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council; Iran faces renewed non-proliferation pressures.