Classified US Assessment: Saudi Arabia Has Not Ruled Out Nuclear Weapons Development

A classified US intelligence assessment warns that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, according to reporting by Times of India. The assessment raises concerns about the kingdom's nuclear ambitions amid ongoing regional tensions and its civil nuclear program discussions with Washington. The finding adds a new dimension to the Mecca Defense Pact's strategic calculus, as Saudi Arabia's potential pursuit of nuclear capability would have profound implications for regional security architecture and US non-proliferation policy.