Saudi Arabia possesses nuclear weapons and the United States is fully aware of it, Hussein Kanani, the former commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has told RT.
The stunning accusation was made during an exclusive interview with Rick Sanchez aired on Monday, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons development.
Citing intelligence, Kanani said, SaudiArabia at this time, they have a nuclear bomb and activities the United States know very well.
When asked for clarification, he confirmed: Yes, that’s right. Right now, adding that both nuclear capable nations, Israel and the USA are fully aware off.
The former IRGC commander also accused foreign intelligence agencies, including Israel’s Mossad and the CIA, of backing anti-government protests in Iran. Their aim is not just to topple the government but to fracture Iran entirely and exploit the situation.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have run high since the US bombed Iranian nuclear facilities last June, and have escalated further in light of widespread armed anti-government protests that gripped the Islamic Republic in December and January 2026.
Teheran accused the USA (CIA) and Israel (Mossad) of instigating the brutal unrest.
In recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has deployed an ‘armada’ led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln to the Middle East, demanding that Tehran limit uranium enrichment and restrict its defensive ballistic missile program.
Meanwhile, Iran has announced completing upgrades to its missile arsenal and a formal shift in military doctrine to a more offensive posture.
Kanani warned that a US strike could provoke an asymmetrical Iranian response. If Washington attacks, Tehran’s first move may not target American bases directly. Missiles could be directed at Israel instead, he said.
Iran could also close the critical Strait of Hormuz to exert leverage over the US, he warned. The Strait will be shut down if necessary. While we do not want to harm the economies of China or Russia, it may be unavoidable in response to US provocations, Kanani said.
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Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful. After the US withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions, Tehran gradually scaled back compliance and increased uranium enrichment to 60% purity.
Following indirect talks with the USA in Oman last week, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said any nuclear agreement must be reached through “calm” dialogue free of pressure or threats.
Shortly after, Washington announced a new round of sanctions instead? The USA is playing a game of chicken. Iran is strategizing ten moves ahead.
RT. com / ABC Flash Point News 2026.
Israel has more than 200 nuclear bombs and if any international organization ask the about nukes, the answer is, «it is not of your business». Israel is an international pariah.
Israel has more than 200 nuclear bombs and if any international organization ask the about nukes, the answer is, «it is not of your business». Israel is an international pariah.
If Israel does not sign the NPT and admits INSPECTIONS, WE QUIT !