How Trump’s Saudi deal could spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East
- Posted on August 1, 2026
- By The Independent
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How Trump’s Saudi deal could spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East
Riyadh has previously said it will only seek to acquire a nuclear weapon if its rival Iran develops one. With Trump’s war failing to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme, experts tell Suha Kidwai the new agreement could plunge the region into further instability
