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- 1Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons, US intelligence says▼Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons: US intelligence
US intelligence assesses that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out acquiring nuclear weapons, according to a report carried by Gulf News. The assessment highlights Riyadh's ambiguity over its nuclear intentions amid regional tensions, particularly with Iran's nuclear programme advancing. Observers say the finding could complicate US-Saudi relations and ongoing discussions over civilian nuclear cooperation and regional security guarantees.
- 2Saudi Arabia says Gulf security tied to global stability▼Saudi Arabia warns Gulf security inseparable from global stability amid regional tensions
Saudi Arabia has warned that the security of the Gulf region cannot be separated from global stability, issuing the statement amid heightened regional tensions. The warning, delivered in remarks reported by UN News, positions the kingdom as framing Gulf stability as an international concern rather than a purely local one. The message underscores Riyadh's push for broader international engagement as conflicts and political friction across the Middle East continue to raise concerns about wider spillover effects.