Saudi Arabia vows it could become first Arab country to have nuclear missiles
SAUDI Arabia could become the first country in the Arab world to have nuclear missiles, it has emerged.
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The Prince said Saudi Arabia had not developed nukes until Iran started it's own nuclear scheme.
He said: "This has changed the whole outlook in the region."
Speaking of negotiations led by American president Barack Obama with the Iranian regime over their nuclear activities earlier this year, the Prince added: "We have always expressed our support for resolving the Iranian nuclear file in a diplomatic way and through negotiation.
"We commend the American president’s effort in this regard, provided that any deal reached is watertight and is not the kind of deal that offers Iran a licence to continue its destabilising foreign policies in the region.
"The proof is in the pudding."
Iran agreed to restrict its nuclear programme earlier this year, limiting its ability to make a nuclear bomb.
In return, Tehran will receive relief from international sanctions.
Iran’s nuclear programme poses a direct threat to the entire region
"Iran’s nuclear programme poses a direct threat to the entire region and constitutes a major source and incentive for nuclear proliferation across the Middle East, including Israel."
Tensions are threateningh to escalate between Iran and Saudi Arabia over their sectarian deivisions, with the hardline Saudi kingdom being the dominant Sunni Muslim state in the Middle East and Iran being run by Shia groups.
It is believed the Saudi monarchy paid for more than half of Pakistan's nuclear programmes - in return for being able to buy back warheads.
There is also a concern that other countries in the region would try to follow the Saudis if they have their own nuclear capability, which would cause an arms race in the Middle East.
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