Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman issued a stark warning about Iran’s supreme leader during a 60 Minutes interview. He compared Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Adolf Hitler, accusing him of dangerous expansionist ambitions in the Middle East. The prince’s blunt words left interviewer Norah O’Donnell momentarily speechless as he laid out the grave threat Iran poses to regional stability.
The Saudi leader called Khamenei “the new Hitler of the Middle East” without hesitation. He explained this comparison stems from Iran’s desire to expand its influence across the region. This aggressive expansionism mirrors Hitler’s land grabs before World War II.
Bin Salman warned that Iran’s ambitions could ignite major conflict. He stated many nations underestimated Hitler’s danger until it was too late. The prince emphasized we must not repeat that mistake with Iran’s regime now.
On nuclear weapons, the crown prince delivered an even more chilling message. He declared Saudi Arabia would immediately pursue its own nuclear bomb if Iran develops one. This sets the stage for a potential Middle East arms race.
The Saudi leader dismissed Iran as no true rival to his nation. He pointed out Iran’s military doesn’t rank among Islam’s top five armies. Saudi Arabia’s economy also dwarfs Iran’s, making Tehran “far from equal.”
Bin Salman traced today’s tensions back to Iran’s 1979 revolution. He argued this event poisoned the Middle East. Before that, he claimed Saudi Arabia had been a more open society. The prince urged viewers to look up photos of 1960s Saudi Arabia to see the difference.
This strong stance shows Saudi leadership won’t ignore Iran’s aggression. The prince made clear his nation will defend itself at all costs. His warning serves as a wake-up call about the ayatollah’s dangerous ambitions.
The West must take these threats seriously. Weakness in facing Iran could lead to catastrophe. Strong alliances with stable nations like Saudi Arabia are crucial for keeping the peace.
