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The United States' deal with Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear program, including uranium enrichment, has sparked fears in Israel and among critics that it could ignite a Middle East arms race, despite Washington's emphasis on nonproliferation safeguards.
A 2013 interview with former Iranian Ayatollah Ali Larijani is recalled, where he stated that the use of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons is forbidden (haram) in Islam, reiterating Iran's claim of a civilian nuclear program.
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark agreement to establish a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia, allowing the kingdom to enrich uranium. This deal has raised concerns among Israeli officials about potential nuclear proliferation and its impact on regional stability.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed within 24 hours, though Iran has rejected this timeline and urged caution, while some reports suggest Trump may have conceded first.