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# Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal

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The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman formalised the deal on Wednesday.

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains what's in it.

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