Donald Trump has announced what is described as a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, while continuing efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The agreement matters because it could reshape US relations with Riyadh and affect the balance of power and security calculations across the Gulf.

The episode examines what the deal contains, the motives behind Trump’s push for an agreement with Saudi Arabia, and the opposition it may encounter. It also considers how the arrangement could be received in the United States and by regional governments, particularly given wider concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme.