Why Is the U.S. Building the Saudi Nuclear Program While Destroying Iran’s?

23 July - 25 mins
Podcast Series The Daily

The United States signed a landmark deal on Wednesday that allows Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear program. At the same time, President Trump is escalating the war in Iran, a conflict that the White House says aims to destroy the country’s nuclear capabilities.

David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains what Saudi Arabia and the United States are getting out of the deal.

Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

The United States signed a deal to help Saudi Arabia obtain nuclear power.

With his latest threats, Mr. Trump has signaled to Iran that he is willing to esc...

25 mins

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