The Saudi -Pakistani coalition raises questions about the balance of power in South Asia and the Gulf

A source close to the Saudi government stated on Sunday that the Pakistani “nuclear umbrella” will include the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, days after the two allies signed a joint defense treaty.
The source added that the agreement was under preparation for years, and that Saudi Arabia expects India, the archenemy of Pakistan, to understand the Kingdom’s security needs. When asked whether the agreement means the possibility of using Pakistani nuclear weapons to defend Saudi Arabia, Ali Al -Shihabi, the analyst close to the Saudi Royal Court, answered: “Yes, this is true.” He added: “The nuclear energy is an integral part of this agreement, and Pakistan remembers that The Kingdom has funded its nuclear program effectively and supported it when it was imposed on the sanctions. ”He added:“ India will understand the security needs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. From an Israeli raid targeting the leaders of Hama in neighboring Qatar, and sparked a wave of shock in the Gulf states, which has always relied on the United States to ensure its security.
(Russia today)