Nuclear Power, Qatar Crisis: Saudi Crown Prince Lands in D.C. and This Is His Wishlist
In terms of policy, the crown prince is expected to focus on a number of important fronts. First and foremost is Iran’s nuclear program and its regional aggression in the Middle East.
Crown Prince Mohammed gave an interview to “60 Minutes,” broadcast on Sunday night, in which he confirmed that he views the Islamic Republic’s spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the “new Hitler” in the Middle East.
One issue of particular interest to Israel is the prospect of Saudi Arabia developing nuclear weapons in order to counter any attempt by Iran to develop an atomic bomb. In his “60 Minutes” interview, the crown prince stated that the kingdom “doesn’t want to acquire any nuclear bomb, but without a doubt if Iran developed a nuclear bomb we will follow suit as soon as possible.”
The World Nuclear Association says Saudi Arabia is planning to build 16 nuclear power reactors within 25 years, and is looking for foreign expertise to help build those plants – an area in which U.S. companies such as nuclear construction company Westinghouse and power generators like Exelon will hope to land contracts.
“On Yemen, the main things the Saudis will ask the Trump administration during this visit are: What do you want? What’s your endgame for this conflict? How serious are you about confronting Iran?
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