Kamal Kharrazi, an advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated on 1/11/2024 that Tehran is likely to increase the range of its ballistic missiles and possibly review its nuclear doctrine amid growing tensions.
As concerns about nuclear proliferation intensify, Saudi Arabia is said to be questioning the relevance of Khamenei’s fatwa prohibiting nuclear weapons.
The following note offers key insights in this regard, including:
- Saudi views on Kharrazi’s statement with a particular focus on Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s reaction
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's reply to his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud's inquiries
- Riyadh’s reassessment of its nuclear energy options and defensive capabilities in response to growing regional threats
- The global powers likely to influence the shaping of the Kingdom’s nuclear future
