They’re not trying to keep this secret from Iran - it’s part of the diplomatic game of “good cop / bad cop.”
Well that might work with a CIVILIZED country with a half sane leader. but Iran is a whole other kettle of fish. IMO.
BUT, they better have the nukes they claim. because the Saudi’s are pissed. Especially if Zero gets sent packing and the new admin, starts drill baby drilling. MONEY in the end is always the real game changer.