If Iran is able to obtain a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia will seek to acquire one as well, the kingdom’s crown prince declared Wednesday. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed “concern” …
“Well, we are concerned [about] any country getting a nuclear weapon. That’s a bad move,” Salman said. “You don’t need to get a nuclear weapon because you can’t use it even if you can get a nuclear weapon.”
Despite calling the development of nuclear weapons a “useless effort,” Salman warned that his country would seek to develop the devastating technology as well if Iran is able to build or acquire a nuclear warhead. “We didn’t choose China, China chose to be a broker to make that happen,” Salman said of the deal, which some characterized as a symbol of Beijing’s burgeoning international influence and the decline of the US’s influence under the Biden administration.
“For us, the Palestinian issue is very important,” the crown prince added, emphasizing the importance of concessions given to Palestinians as part of any deals framework.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Saudi Arabia needs a nuclear weapon if Iran gets one, crown prince saysSaudi Arabia would seek to develop a nuclear weapon if its rival Iran was able to acquire or build one, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said.
Read more »
Biden touts more 'integrated' Middle East ahead of possible Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization dealPresident Joe Biden touted what could be the effects of additional Israel normalization agreements with Middle Eastern neighbors during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
Read more »
Saudi Arabia praises 'positive results' after Yemen's Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talksSaudi Arabia has praised the “positive results” of talks with Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they visited the kingdom for peace talks.
Read more »
Saudi Arabia praises 'positive results' after Yemen's Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talksSaudi Arabia has praised the “positive results” of talks with Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they visited the kingdom for peace talks.
Read more »
Saudi Arabia praises 'positive results' after Yemen's Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talksSaudi Arabia has praised the “positive results” of negotiations with Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they visited the kingdom for peace talks.
Read more »