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Saudi Nuclear Deal to Grant IAEA ‘Near-Protocol’ Oversight Powers

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At a glance

  • Saudi Arabia's US nuclear deal will not include the full 'Additional Protocol'.
  • IAEA chief says Riyadh will grant 'very, very similar' inspection powers for sensitive activities.
  • The new measures will cover uranium enrichment, conversion, and reprocessing.

Story so far

In July, the United States and Saudi Arabia agreed to cooperate on civilian nuclear energy, a deal that would allow Riyadh to enrich uranium and develop reactors using US technology. The agreement has faced scrutiny for not requiring Saudi Arabia to sign the IAEA's 'Additional Protocol', which allows for more intrusive, snap inspections of nuclear facilities.

Latest development

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has stated that while Saudi Arabia's planned nuclear deal with the US will not include the full Additional Protocol, it will grant the agency inspection powers 'very, very similar' to it for sensitive activities like uranium enrichment.

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Usama MehboobUsama MehboobEditor
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  1. Sajid Mohiuddin September 7, 2026

    Interesting compromise. The key will be in the details. What practical difference is there between ‘very, very similar’ to the Additional Protocol and the protocol itself, especially regarding undeclared sites?

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