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A civilian nuclear agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia has sparked debate over Middle Eastern security. According to a classified US intelligence assessment shared with Congress, Saudi Arabia's intentions regarding its nuclear program are unclear.

Crude oil exports from key Middle East producers, including Saudi Arabia, rebounded in September to 12.8 million barrels per day, the highest since February, according to data from Kpler. Saudi Arabia was on track to ship about 5.4 million barrels per day in September, up from 2.446 million barrels per day in August. Shipments from the Ras Tanura port in the Gulf jumped to about 3.6 million barrels per day, from 929,000 barrels per day in August.

The reports did not provide any further information about the current state of Saudi Arabia's nuclear program or its potential implications. The US intelligence assessment was mentioned by Asia Times as having been shared with Congress.

Brief written by urgent.news from Asia Times, Ajel English, Crikey, The Jakarta Post, Free Malaysia Today — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.