Iranian nuclear program has become a bone of contention for the west and hostile Iranian neighbors. All the quid pro quo, sanctions, and pressure to stop Iran pursue nuclear warhead have proved futile. Now, the US comes with a strategic measure to protect its allies with “Nuclear Umbrella”.

The US would extend its ‘defense umbrella’ across the Middle East to defend its allies against a nuclear-armed Iran

This is what Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, was quotes as saying on her visit to Thailand. So, will US measure to equip its allies with nuclear technology safeguard them against hostile Iran? Or will it provide a spark to powder keg in the conflict afflicted Mideast to blast off?