Two major powers in the Middle East — Saudi Arabia and Israel — have been in indirect negotiations to end decades of disengagement. As part of reestablishing ties with Israel, Saudi Arabia wants the US to help it with a civilian nuclear program. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports on why the Kingdom wants a nuclear program and where the negotiations stand today.
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