New Delhi: The shadow of nuclear threat has deepened again in the Middle East. In February 2026, amid Iran-US tension, former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Hussein Kanani made a big revelation in an interview to RT. He claimed that Saudi Arabia has a nuclear bomb and America and Israel know it. This statement came at a time when the Trump administration is imposing the condition of Iran not making nuclear weapons, while secret talks are going on in Oman. Kanani’s allegation seems to be part of Iran’s strategy, which raises questions on America’s dual policy.
Saudi Arabia also has a nuclear bomb
Let us tell you that former commander Hussein Kanani told RT that Saudi Arabia still has a nuclear bomb. He said that America is well aware of this. When he was asked again, he confirmed that this claim was true and that Israel also knew it. Kanani said this was based on his intelligence, but did not provide any evidence.
If Iran makes bombs, Saudi will also make them.
Saudi Arabia considers Iran as its main rival. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had said in 2018 and 2023 that if Iran makes a nuclear bomb, Saudi will also do so. The Saudi program is described as civilian under Vision 2030, which includes electricity and water purification. But he wants a full nuclear fuel cycle.
Saudi Arabia is a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty
Saudi Arabia is a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which prohibits the production of nuclear weapons. It does not have any operational reactor yet, but there are plans to build two large reactors by 2040. Due to the 2025 agreement between Trump and the Crown Prince, America is helping in civilian reactors, but there is controversy over uranium enrichment.
If Saudi is exempted then why not him…
Experts say that there is no evidence in Kanani’s claim. The IAEA also did not comment. This could be Iran’s defensive strategy, so that America’s policies are shown selectively. Iran wants to tell the world that if Saudi is free then why not it. America’s silence is also mysterious.
Trump’s special relationship with Saudi
America did not deny this claim, which seems to be strategic silence. Trump has a strong relationship with Saudi. Iran is demanding to keep the missile program aside in the Oman talks. If the claim turns out to be true then NPT will be weak and countries like Türkiye, Egypt may also join the nuclear race.
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