Saudi MBS leverages Chinese nuclear talks to press for accelerated U.S. cooperation

In parallel, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) is keeping open channels with China and South Korea to pressure Washington to fast-track enrichment rights.

This note explores the U.S.-Saudi nuclear negotiations, including:

• Enrichment clause debate
• Saudi coordination with China and South Korea
• Israeli backchannel talks with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
• Saudi Aramco and PIF discomfort