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Saudi Arabia keeps nuclear weapons option open
Saudi Arabia is signalling that it intends to preserve the option of developing nuclear weapons, according to a news report. The stance underscores long-standing concerns in Riyadh that it cannot fully rely on international security guarantees, particularly given tensions with Iran and questions about US commitments in the region.
Why now: Nuclear proliferation in the Middle East is a sensitive topic amid regional tensions with Iran and shifting US-Saudi relations.
Evidence
- Saudi Arabia keeps nuclear weapons option open · Daily Observer
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