According to political analysts, if Iran acquires nuclear capability, the United States may deploy its nuclear weapons in Saudi Arabia as a security guarantee or support its independent program. Such a scenario could lead to the emergence of new nuclear states in the Middle East.
At the same time, from the perspective of international law, the deployment of nuclear weapons on the territory of another state is strictly restricted. In practice, however, such weapons are not placed at the disposal of the host state. Experts also do not rule out the possibility that Pakistan could become a potential "nuclear umbrella" for Saudi Arabia.
Analysts emphasize that such processes could weaken U.S. influence in the region and also force states like Turkey to make new geopolitical decisions.
