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The US-Saudi nuclear deal: Don’t settle, renegotiate - opinion

Once Washington greenlights nuclear fuel-making for Saudi Arabia, the spread won’t stop there. Iran will want to follow suit, which could lead to the UAE and Abu Dhabi wanting in on it, too.

US President Donald Trump, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Elon Musk pose with others for a family picture during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, November 19, 2025.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives at the Bestepe Presidential Compound during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Has Israel been sidelined as the new regional order is being written? - opinion

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran amid the war with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Saudi Arabia launched secret attacks on Iran during Operation Epic Fury

US President Donald Trump and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia interact during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, US, November 19, 2025.

Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ


US-Arab alignment shows strains before Camp David summit

Most of the GCC leaders will skip summit for their security in Maryland this week.​

Saudi King Salman

France, Saudi Arabia unite in vision for region, say Iran deal must be verifiable

"This agreement must not destabilize the security and stability of the region nor threaten the security and stability of Iran's neighbors."

French President Francois Hollande and Saudi King Salman meet to dicuss regions affecting the Middle East

Iran's Zarif: It's time for US to choose between cooperation and confrontation

In 'NY Times' op-ed, Iranian FM says US and its allies can't fight al-Qaida and ISIS while enabling their growth in Yemen and Syria.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif presents Tehran’s case in Lausanne, on April 2.

US expands intelligence sharing with Saudis in Yemen operation

The US role has now expanded in size and scope, involving more detailed "vetting" of targeting information prepared by the Saudis, with a particular interest in helping the Saudis to avoid civilian casualties, according to the US officials.

Saudi airstrike in Sana'a

Obama: US will stand by Gulf allies against Iran's 'destabilizing activities'

"If you have a situation where one of our partners like Saudi Arabia is threatened from external aggression let’s say through Iran we will come to their defense.”

President Barack Obama talks on the phone with French President Francois Hollande from aboard Air Force One, Jan. 7, 2015.

Arab states fear Iran will become America's 'policeman' in Gulf

Some in the Arab world see US actions as responsible for bloody Sunni-Shi'ite battles taking place in recent years.

Iranian military personnel participate in war games in an unknown location near the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran

Obama makes case for Iran deal to Congress and Arab leaders

Obama reiterates the United States' "enduring commitment to work with partners to address Iran's destabilizing activities in the region."

U.S. President Barack Obama

Saudi FM echoes Israeli, French concerns over Iran nuclear talks

Speaking at a conference with Britain's foreign secretary, Saudi top diplomat also suggests Riyadh may involve itself in Yemen if Iranian proxies do not cede power to the government.

Saud al-Faisal

Saudi prince criticizes Iran deal

"If Iran has the ability to enrich uranium to whatever level, it's not just Saudi Arabia that's going to ask for that."

 Prince Turki al-Faisal of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia eclipses India as world's largest weapons importer

The Middle East has become the world's largest regional market for weapons amid turmoil as Russia faces sales dip due to sanctions.

A member of the Saudi border guards force stands guard next to a fence on Saudi Arabia’s northern borderline with Iraq last month.