"A policy of official ambiguity about the nuclear capabilities of one party to this conflict makes coherent nonproliferation policy in the Middle East impossible, the letter said, for Iran, for Saudi Arabia, and for every other state in the region making decisions based on their perceptions of the capabilities of their neighbours."
"Congress has a constitutional responsibility to be fully informed about the nuclear balance in the Middle East, the risk of escalation by any party to this conflict, and the administration's planning and contingencies for such scenarios, the letter, signed by 30 members of Congress, said."
A group of Democrats in Congress has urged the State Department to clarify the US government's stance on Israel's nuclear capabilities. They argue that the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran necessitates transparency. Israel has maintained a policy of nuclear opacity since the 1960s, complicating nonproliferation efforts in the Middle East. The lawmakers emphasize the need for Congress to be informed about the nuclear balance in the region and the implications for escalation among neighboring states. They specifically request information regarding Israel's nuclear arsenal and the Negev Nuclear Research Center.
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