Donald Trump has announced a historic nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, moving forward on efforts to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. What is the reason for Trump’s new agreement with Riyadh? And how is it likely to be received at home and across the Gulf?
Jonathan Freedland spoke to Robert Jimison, who covers Congress for The New York Times, focusing on defense and foreign policy, about what’s in the agreement, why it matters and what the political challenges it may face.
