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Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
US President Donald Trump linked a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to the kingdom recognizing Israel, causing turmoil after the agreement was signed. The White House claimed the Saudis were aware of the contingency, even though it wasn't mentioned in the deal's announcement.
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