Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman confirmed in an interview with American news channel ''Fox News'' that his country will acquire nuclear weapons if Iran manages to obtain them first.

Bin Salman said: "If they get one, we must get one as well, for security reasons and to maintain the balance of power in the Middle East... but we do not want to see that."

He added: "Possessing nuclear weapons is of no use... if you use it, you will have to enter into a major battle with the rest of the world," pointing out that "the world cannot bear a new Hiroshima because of nuclear weapons."

The Saudi Crown Prince also confirmed that relations with Iran are progressing, expressing hope that they will continue for the benefit of regional security and stability, noting that "China chose to mediate between us and the Iranians."