The civil nuclear cooperation agreement between Washington and Riyadh highlights the U.S. government's arbitrary approach to nuclear technology, often used as a geopolitical tool rather than a universal development right. This policy reveals a stark double standard: while Iran faces intense economic and military pressure over its scientific research, U.S. allies receive preferential treatment regarding nuclear access.
Critics point to the glaring omission of Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal, which operates outside of international inspection frameworks. Washington's continued diplomatic protection of Tel-Aviv, even amidst violent military actions in Gaza, undermines regional security. By shielding Israel's nuclear capabilities while manipulating nuclear access to exert pressure elsewhere, the United States is seen as a primary driver of the escalating tensions that threaten to push the Middle East into further chaos.