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  "id": 9955134,
  "title": "Report: Saudi Arabia mulls developing nuclear weapon, U.S. officials say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/report-saudi-arabia-mulls-developing-nuclear-weapon-u-s-officials-say",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:51:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Haaretz",
    "slug": "haaretz",
    "url": "https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2026-09-26/ty-article/report-saudi-arabia-mulling-developing-nuclear-weapon-u-s-officials-say/000001a0-dcbf-ddbb-a1ff-ffffa4ab0000"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "US officials have reported that Saudi Arabia is considering developing a nuclear weapon. According to a classified US intelligence assessment provided to Congress, Saudi Arabia has kept open the option of developing nuclear weapons. This has raised concerns about possible nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.\n\nThe assessment comes as lawmakers review the Trump administration's civilian nuclear pact with Riyadh. Israeli officials have expressed concern about the deal. Saudi Arabia has been involved in a conflict with Yemen's Houthis, who are backed by Iran. The situation has led to Saudi Arabia seeking support from other countries, with some offering military assistance.\n\nSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been seeking support to defend against Iran and its proxies. He has reportedly sought US military intervention, but was refused. Instead, the US has provided intelligence assistance and targeting information. Other countries, including Britain, Turkey, and Pakistan, have also offered support to Saudi Arabia.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/saudi-arabia-pakistan-and-turkey-reaffirm-joint-defence-pact-under",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:54:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia? Pakistan's role under lens; pact without an impact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/houthi-strikes-on-saudi-arabia-pakistans-role-under-lens-pact-without",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:12:48.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/gold-prices-steady-in-saudi-arabia-on-saturday-across-all-carats",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:48:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia keeps nuclear weapons option open, report says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/saudi-arabia-keeps-nuclear-weapons-option-open-report-says",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:35:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/saudi-arabias-security-needs-expose-limits-of-diplomacy-give-israel",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:48:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Pakistan, Turkey reaffirm Mecca commitment as Houthis renew attacks on Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/pakistan-turkey-reaffirm-mecca-commitment-as-houthis-renew-attacks-on",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:53:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}