National Security

Saudi crown prince: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, Saudi Arabia must get one too

By Katelyn Caralle
Published March 15, 2018 3:46pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Saudi crown prince: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, Saudi Arabia must get one too
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walks to meet British Prime Minister Theresa May outside 10 Downing Street in London. | (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

The next leader of Saudi Arabia said if Iran were to develop a nuclear bomb, his country would obtain one as well.

“Saudi Arabia does not want to acquire any nuclear bomb, but without a doubt if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, we will follow suit as soon as possible,” Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told CBS in a “60 Minutes” interview set to air Sunday.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Ali Khamenei Iran Media Middle East Nuclear Deal Nuclear Weapons Saudi Arabia