US Senator Rubio Warns Iran Will Pay Heavy Price as US Advances Civilian Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia

US Senator Marco Rubio stated on Thursday that Iran is unwilling to sign an agreement and will face escalating consequences until it returns to reason. He attributed the current conflict involving the Houthis to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Rubio expressed hope that the Houthis would cease their attacks.

Regarding the civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, Rubio emphasized that the US aims to be the preferred partner in civilian nuclear agreements. He noted Saudi Arabia's aspiration to develop peaceful nuclear capabilities and highlighted that any nuclear agreements would require Congressional approval. Saudi Arabia is considered a strategic partner, making a nuclear deal logical.

Yesterday, US President Donald Trump officially approved a 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to US sources. The deal, valued at tens of billions of dollars, will position American companies at the forefront of developing Saudi Arabia's nuclear infrastructure, limiting foreign competition. A key provision in the agreement allows US companies to build a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia if joint research justifies it.

The Trump administration argues that direct US involvement will enable strict oversight of Saudi Arabia's nuclear program and help prevent military use. The agreement is expected to be submitted to Congress soon, where it may face opposition from lawmakers concerned about nuclear technology proliferation in the Middle East. However, overcoming a presidential veto would require a two-thirds majority in both Congressional chambers, making it difficult to block the deal.