In a jaw-dropping revelation that’s sent shockwaves around the globe, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has publicly declared that if Iran acquires a nuclear weapon, the Kingdom won’t be left behind. In an extensive interview with Fox News, the Crown Prince let it be known that Saudi Arabia would match Iran’s nuclear capabilities. “If they get one, we have to get one,” he boldly proclaimed.

Mohammed bin Salman Sounds the Alarm on Global Nuclear Threat

Diving deeper into the implications, the Crown Prince expressed grave concern over the mere thought of any country having a nuclear weapon. He emphasized that employing a nuclear weapon could potentially instigate a catastrophic war, involving the entire world. “If the world sees 100,000 people dead, that means you’re in a war with the rest of the world,” he cautioned.

The Shifting Tides of Iran’s Nuclear Program

Ever since the United States distanced itself from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, initially under President Donald Trump and later under Joe Biden, Iran has been accelerating its nuclear capabilities, destabilizing an already volatile region. Against this backdrop, let’s not forget that Saudi Arabia itself announced grand plans back in 2016. With an $80 billion budget, the world’s largest oil exporter aimed to build 16 nuclear reactors over the next 20 years.

Saudi Arabia and Israel: A Budding Relationship?

On a different note, the Crown Prince indicated that relations with Israel are warming up, potentially paving the way for unprecedented diplomatic normalization. He noted that the Palestinian issue remains pivotal in this dialogue but stressed that progress was being made daily. His statement comes on the heels of a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also expressed eagerness to foster a historic peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Foreign Policy Echo Chamber

Last year, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud had a similar sentiment on the Iran issue. He signaled that if Iran ever develops an operational nuclear weapon, the Kingdom will take all necessary steps to ensure its security, reiterating that “all bets are off” in such a scenario.

With the Crown Prince’s public stance on these high-stakes issues, the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is poised for potentially explosive transformations. Keep an eye on this space as we continue to monitor these earth-shattering developments!

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