Medvedev Warns US Policy Fuels Nuclear Arms Race in Middle East
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Medvedev states U.S. policy is pushing Middle Eastern nations toward nuclear weapons.
- He argues nuclear weapons are seen as the only effective global deterrent.
- Medvedev criticizes U.S. actions regarding Iran and a potential Saudi nuclear deal.
- Russia's Deputy Chairman calls U.S. policy "reckless" and a global risk.
policy in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran, is directly contributing to a rise in nations considering nuclear armament. Medvedev stated that a significant shift in perception has occurred among many world leaders, transforming discussions about nuclear weapons from theoretical to practical considerations.
He emphasized that numerous countries, including key Middle Eastern states, are now seriously evaluating the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. According to Medvedev, this is driven by a growing belief that nuclear weapons are the sole strategic deterrent capable of preventing global conflict. He specifically accused the U.S. administration of pursuing policies that, instead of undermining the Iranian regime, are achieving the opposite effect.
Medvedev explained that the intense U.S. pressure and sanctions have fostered a sense of insecurity among an increasing number of countries, leading them to view nuclear armament as a necessary defense measure. He characterized Washington's approach to this issue as "reckless policy" that jeopardizes global stability. This is not the first time Medvedev has voiced such concerns; he previously suggested that a nuclear war between Iran and Israel was "unavoidable" and warned in March that U.S. and Israeli actions were increasing, not decreasing, the risk of nuclear proliferation.
His comments come amid reports of a U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal being advanced by the Trump administration, which has sparked significant political and security debate in the United States. U.S. intelligence agencies have submitted classified documents to Congress assessing that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing a nuclear weapons program in the future. The proposed agreement would allow American companies to lead civilian nuclear projects in the Kingdom valued at tens of billions of dollars, drawing strong opposition from many Democratic lawmakers who fear it could pave the way for uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia.
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