U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently said that Iran can very shortly produce the necessary fissile material for an atomic bomb.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) is said to have also received reports regarding Iran's high-level uranium enrichment.
This note delves into the following:
- MBS’ stance on Secretary Blinken’s claims
- His views on the approach to resolving the Iranian nuclear file
- The influence of Iran’s nuclear progress on the Saudi civilian nuclear program
The note also highlights the extent of information the U.S. discloses to the Kingdom about the Iranian nuclear program.
