Classified documents provided to Congress contain an assessment by the US intelligence community that Riyadh has not excluded the option of developing a nuclear weapons program. These findings, reported by the Washington Post, suggest the kingdom maintains the possibility of seeking nuclear capabilities despite existing diplomatic frameworks.

The intelligence assessment coincides with a proposed civil nuclear deal from the Trump administration that would permit Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium. US officials have raised concerns that this capability could be diverted toward a military program and that international inspections and safeguards may be insufficient to prevent such a development.