U.S. Diplomats Forecast Nuclear Arms Race in Middle East if Iran Gets the Bomb
This is a scary thought. The Council on Foreign Relations has warned that when Iran gets the bomb, it will likely set off a nuclear arms race among Islamic nations in the Middle East. It makes sense, however, in light of the prophesied Islamic invasion of Israel that will coincide with the start of the Tribulation. It’s interesting that many of the nations the Bible says will be involved in the attack, are the same ones now admitting that they will likely pursue their own nuclear weapons programs if Iran gets nukes.
Saudi Arabia most likely would develop nuclear weapons if Iran acquires them, according to a report to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
High-level American diplomats in Riyadh with excellent access to Saudi decision-makers said an Iranian nuclear weapon frightens the Saudis “to their core” and would compel the Saudis to seek nuclear weapons, the report said. The American diplomats were not identified.
Turkey also would come under pressure to follow suit if Iran builds nuclear weapons in the next decade, said the report prepared by a committee staff member after interviewing hundreds of individuals in Washington and the Middle East last July through December.
While Turkey and Iran do not see themselves as adversaries, Turkey believes a power balance between them is the primary reason for a peaceful relationship, the report said…..
