Relations have been tense between the US and Saudi in recent months [Reuters]
Saudi Arabia Welcomes Iran Nuclear Agreement -- Al Jazeera
Kingdom says deal could be a preliminary step towards comprehensive solution to remove WMD from the Middle East region.
Saudi Arabia has said an interim deal on Iran's nuclear programme could be a step towards a comprehensive solution - and hoped it could lead to the removal of WMD from the Middle East.
"The government of the kingdom sees that if there was goodwill, this agreement could represent a preliminary step towards a comprehensive solution to the Iranian nuclear programme," the cabinet said in a statement.
It said the deal could eventually lead "to the removal of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, from the Middle East and the Arab Gulf region".
The statement appeared to be a refence to Israel, which is the only country in the region to have a nuclear arsenal, although it has never admitted its existence.
Sunday's agreement, reached after marathon talks in Geneva, was condemned by Israel as a "historic mistake" that left the production of atomic weapons within Tehran's reach. Israel said it would not be bound by it.
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More News On Saudi Arabia's Reaction To The Iran Nuclear Deal
Saudi Arabia cautiously welcomes Iran nuclear deal -- AFP
Saudi says Iran nuclear deal can be a step towards a comprehensive solution -- Reuters
Saudi: Iran nuclear deal possible ‘initial step’ -- AP
My Comment: What's my take .... the Saudis are going to distance themselves from the U.S. .... in short .... they are now going to pursue a more independent path away from the U.S.. But here is an interesting development .... the Iranians are now worried that their nuclear deal with the major powers will push Saudi Arabia to develop their own nuclear weapons program.
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