US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that any civilian nuclear agreement the US signs will include monitoring and security mechanisms to ensure it cannot be converted into a weapons program. The statement was reported by Abu Ali Express.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio elaborated on the US position regarding civilian nuclear cooperation, stating that any agreement will include safeguards to prevent weaponization. The comment follows his earlier statement today (11:23 Jerusalem) that the US wants to partner with countries exploring nuclear energy, including Saudi Arabia. The latest quote, reported by Abu Ali Express, reinforces the administration's emphasis on non-proliferation mechanisms as the US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal advances.
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- DevelopingRubio: Iran-US MOU is a framework document, not a comprehensive deal
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