Saudi oil attack: All the latest updates
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi oil attack: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Erdogan says Ankara will continue its relations with Tehran despite US sanctions on Islamic Republic. Iran’s foreign minister Javad Zarif warns of ‘all-out war’ Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the result of any US or Saudi military attack against his country would result in an “all-out war”. US, UK agree on ‘unified response’ to Aramco attacks The US and UK agreed on a “unified response” to last Saturday’s attacks on the Aramco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a British government statement said. — Javad Zarif September 18, 2019 Saudi Arabia ‘knows nothing’, says Iranian official Saudi Arabia proved that “it knows nothing”, an adviser to Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said, after the kingdom displayed evidence it said proved the assault on its oil sites was “unquestionably “The press conference proved that Saudi Arabia knows nothing about where the missiles and drones were made or launched from and failed to explain why the country’s defence system failed to intercept them,” Hesameddin Ashena wrote on Twitter. — Dr. Mark T. Esper September 16, 2019 In a series of Tweets, Esper said he spoke with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Iraqi Minister of Defence Najah al-Shammari, over the weekend Rouhani: Saudi attacks a reciprocal response by Yemen An attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil facilities was a reciprocal measure by “Yemeni people” to assaults on their country, said Iranian President Rouhani, hours after a Saudi-led coalition said the attacks were carried out with Iranian weapons.

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Oil prices surge as Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations slash production
1 year, 9 months ago

Oil prices surge as Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations slash production

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia, US on high alert after warning of imminent Iranian attack
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia, US on high alert after warning of imminent Iranian attack

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. warning of an imminent attack from Iran on targets in the kingdom, putting the American military and others in the Middle East on an elevated alert level, said Saudi and U.S. officials In response to the warning, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and several other neighboring states have raised the level of alert …

Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom: Officials
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom: Officials

Al Jazeera  

United States says threats are concerning, and that it will defend Saudi Arabia and other Middle East allies. “We will not hesitate to act in the defence of our interests and partners in the region.” The Wall Street Journal newspaper first reported on Saudi Arabia sharing the intelligence with the US earlier on Tuesday. In October, the commander of Iran’s …

Saudi Arabia tells U.S. that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia tells U.S. that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials confirmed on Tuesday. “We will not hesitate to act in the defense of our interests and partners in the region.” One of the officials who confirmed the intelligence sharing described it as a credible threat of …

US' Joe Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia over cuts in oil output
2 years, 2 months ago

US' Joe Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia over cuts in oil output

Firstpost  

Biden endured criticism at home by travelling to Saudi Arabia in June and fist-bumping its de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, despite earlier vowing to make him a pariah over human rights Washington, United States: Joe Biden has vowed consequences for Saudi Arabia over its explosive slash in oil output but, like previous US presidents irked by the …

Saudis say US sought 1 month delay of OPEC+ production cuts
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudis say US sought 1 month delay of OPEC+ production cuts

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Thursday that the U.S. had urged it to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production by a month. Rising oil prices — and by extension higher gasoline prices — have been a key driver of inflation in the U.S. and around the world, …

Energy is set to shape the geopolitical order
2 years, 2 months ago

Energy is set to shape the geopolitical order

Hindustan Times  

A confrontation is brewing between erstwhile allies Saudi Arabia and the United States over a decision by OPEC+ to cut oil production by two million barrels a day from November. It is also a moment of personal embarrassment for Mr Biden, who publicly reversed his position by visiting Saudi Arabia and pushing crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to boost oil …

Saudis angrily say U.S. oil accusations are political, unfounded
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudis angrily say U.S. oil accusations are political, unfounded

LA Times  

The spat between the United States and Saudi Arabia and its fellow OPEC members over the management of petroleum supplies intensified Thursday when Riyadh accused Washington of “politicizing oil” and declared it would not submit to “dictates” from supposedly friendly countries. “The Kingdom affirms that outcomes of the OPEC+ meetings are adopted through consensus among member states, and that they …

A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden’s outreach
2 years, 3 months ago

A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden’s outreach

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday effectively acknowledged the failure of one of his biggest and most humiliating foreign policy gambles: a fist-bump with the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, the crown prince associated with human rights abuses. That fist bump three months ago was followed by a face slap this week from Prince Mohammed: a big oil …

Saudi oil chief says energy security imperiled by attacks
2 years, 9 months ago

Saudi oil chief says energy security imperiled by attacks

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s oil chief said markets are going through a “jittery period” and reiterated Tuesday that the kingdom’s ability to ensure energy security is no longer guaranteed. Prince Abdulaziz said Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could once rely on a collective effort to ensure their energy security. The prince spoke at the World …

Satellite photos show Yemen rebels hit Saudi oil site again
2 years, 9 months ago

Satellite photos show Yemen rebels hit Saudi oil site again

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels this week struck the same oil storage tank in the Saudi Arabian city of Jiddah they had previously hit a year and a half ago, satellite photos showed Tuesday. It also comes as Saudi Arabia issued an unusually stark warning that it is unable to guarantee its oil production won’t be …

Saudi Arabia says it’s not responsible for high oil prices
2 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia says it’s not responsible for high oil prices

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Monday that it “won’t bear any responsibility” for a shortage in global oil supplies after a fierce barrage of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels affected production in the kingdom, the world’s largest oil exporter. The salvo of rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities marked a serious escalation in the war, which …

Houthis launch attacks on Saudi oil facilities, military sites
3 years, 9 months ago

Houthis launch attacks on Saudi oil facilities, military sites

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia says it plans to take action after Yemen’s Houthis launch drone and missile attacks on sixth anniversary of Saudi intervention. Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have launched drone and ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting oil facilities owned by the state-run Saudi Aramco company and military sites, coinciding with the sixth anniversary of the kingdom’s military intervention …

Saudi Arabia: Drones attack Riyadh oil facility, no damage
3 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Drones attack Riyadh oil facility, no damage

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A drone attack struck an oil installation in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh on Friday, the Saudi state-run news agency reported, igniting a blaze at the facility deep in the kingdom’s territory. Most recently, drones struck Ras Tanura, the country’s largest crude oil refinery with capacity of 550,000 barrels a day, raising concerns about the …

Fire at Saudi Arabia oil facility after drone attack
3 years, 9 months ago

Fire at Saudi Arabia oil facility after drone attack

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia condemns attack, saying it targeted ‘the security and stability of the world’s energy supplies’. Saudi Arabia said drones struck an oil facility in the capital of Riyadh on Friday, igniting a fire at the installation. Saudi Arabia condemned the attack saying the assault targeted “the security and stability of the world’s energy supplies”. “We condemn the Houthis’ attempts …

Why oil makes Gulf countries vulnerable to Iran
4 years ago

Why oil makes Gulf countries vulnerable to Iran

Al Jazeera  

The brazen attack that led to the death of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has undoubtedly angered Tehran. Due to certain changes in the oil market and US foreign policy priorities, Arab countries in the Gulf find themselves in a more vulnerable position today. Up until a few years ago, the Iranian go-to retaliatory threat was closing the Strait of Hormuz …

Saudi Aramco reports increase in cyber attack attempts, foresees the trend will continue
4 years, 11 months ago

Saudi Aramco reports increase in cyber attack attempts, foresees the trend will continue

Firstpost  

The pattern of cyber attacks was cyclical and increasing in magnitude, said the oil giant’s IT security chief. Saudi Aramco has seen an increase in attempted cyberattacks since the final quarter of 2019, which the company has so far successfully countered, the state oil giant’s chief information security officer told Reuters on Thursday. Aramco, which pumps 10% of global oil …

The attacks on Aramco could hurt Saudi Arabia in the long term
5 years, 3 months ago

The attacks on Aramco could hurt Saudi Arabia in the long term

Al Jazeera  

The uncertainty after the attacks is causing some big buyers to look for alternative supply channels. The September 14 attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure delivered the most significant shock to the global market since the 1973 oil crisis. Although Saudi Arabia managed to stabilise the situation quickly and compensate for the damage done to its oil infrastructure, the September 14 …

Stay out of Gulf, Iran warns US against sending troops to Saudi Arabia
5 years, 3 months ago

Stay out of Gulf, Iran warns US against sending troops to Saudi Arabia

India TV News  

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday warned that foreign forces were threatening the security of the Gulf, after the US said it was deploying troops to the region. Rouhani's remarks comes a day after it was revealed that the US is sending more troops to Saudi Arabia in the wake of the September 14 drone attacks on a major oil …

Explained | Are Saudi Arabia’s oil supplies vulnerable?
5 years, 3 months ago

Explained | Are Saudi Arabia’s oil supplies vulnerable?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Early on September 14, two critical Saudi Arabian oil installations near the Gulf coast came under attack. The drones and the missiles evaded Saudi Arabia’s U.S.-supplied air defence system and attacked the heart of the kingdom’s oil industry with pinpoint accuracy. Saudi Arabia later concluded that Iran, whose oil sales have tanked amid biting U.S. sanctions, …

Why last week’s attack could strengthen Saudi Aramco
5 years, 3 months ago

Why last week’s attack could strengthen Saudi Aramco

CNN  

Jeddah CNN Business — An attack in the early hours of September 14 struck at the core of Saudi Aramco, jolting a company that earns over half of Saudi Arabia’s total gross domestic product every year. More importantly, it illustrated just how vulnerable the world’s largest oil exporter is to an attack, despite Saudi Arabia having the highest per capita …

Saudi Arabia has a great deal more to lose from war than Iran
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia has a great deal more to lose from war than Iran

CNN  

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Saudi Arabia is not pressing for war, but its options to avoid one are narrowing. In short Saudi has much to lose from war; Iran, which is under the crushing weight of “maximum pressure” US sanctions, less so. A source close to the investigation says both US and Saudi investigators believe with “a high degree …

Scorched pipelines: Saudis reveal damage from Aramco attacks
5 years, 3 months ago

Scorched pipelines: Saudis reveal damage from Aramco attacks

Al Jazeera  

Saudi officials take reporters to oil giant Aramco’s attack-stricken facilities as markets weigh impact on crude supply. Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said on Thursday the attacks were an “extension of the Iranian regime’s hostile and outlawed behaviour”. 190918144905315 ‘Peaceful resolution?’ “If the Americans think of any plots, the Iranian nation will respond from the Mediterranean, …

US says attack on Saudi oil site was an Iranian ‘act of war’
5 years, 3 months ago

US says attack on Saudi oil site was an Iranian ‘act of war’

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday called the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil installations an “act of war” against the kingdom by Iran, as the Saudis displayed missile and drone wreckage and cited other evidence they said shows the raid was “unquestionably Iran, which has denied involvement in the attack, warned the U.S. it …

US says attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil facility is ‘act of war’ by Iran after Donald Trump threatens more sanctions
5 years, 3 months ago

US says attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil facility is ‘act of war’ by Iran after Donald Trump threatens more sanctions

Firstpost  

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Wednesday called the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil installations an “act of war” against the kingdom by Iran, as the Saudis displayed missile and drone wreckage and cited other evidence they said shows the raid was “unquestionably Riyadh: US secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Wednesday called the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil …

Donald Trump says there are 'many options short of war' with Iran, after US accuses Tehran of 'unquestionably sponsoring' Saudi Arabia attacks
5 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump says there are 'many options short of war' with Iran, after US accuses Tehran of 'unquestionably sponsoring' Saudi Arabia attacks

Firstpost  

Donald Trump said there were many options short of war with Iran after US ally Saudi Arabia displayed remnants of drones and missiles it said were used in a crippling attack on its oil sites that was ‘unquestionably Los Angeles/Jeddah: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday there were many options short of war with Iran after US ally Saudi …

Oil attacks ‘unquestionably sponsored by Iran’: Saudi Arabia
5 years, 3 months ago

Oil attacks ‘unquestionably sponsored by Iran’: Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

Defence ministry says no way attacks were launched from Yemen but Houthi rebels boast drones can easily fly 700km. Saudi Arabia said strikes on its oil infrastructure came from the “north” and were “unquestionably” Showing debris from the alleged weapons used at a press conference on Wednesday, a defence ministry spokesman said there was no way the attacks could have …

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump agree need for 'united response' to Saudi Arabia oil attacks
5 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump agree need for 'united response' to Saudi Arabia oil attacks

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump today agreed there must be a 'united diplomatic response' to an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities as Riyadh claimed Iran The Prime Minister and US President discussed the volatile situation in the Middle East in an afternoon phone call today as they both condemned the attack which took place on Saturday. Boris Johnson, pictured …

Iran denies role in attacks on Saudi oil plants, sends diplomatic note to US, says state media
5 years, 3 months ago

Iran denies role in attacks on Saudi oil plants, sends diplomatic note to US, says state media

Firstpost  

The formal memo sent on Monday through the Swiss embassy, which represents US interests in Tehran, ’emphasised that Iran has not played any role in this attack’, the official IRNA news agency said. Tehran: Iran has sent the United States a diplomatic note denying any role in attacks on Saudi oil installations and warning it would respond to any action, …

Saudi oil attacks came from southwest Iran, says US official; Tehran denies involvement as Houthi rebels claim responsibility
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi oil attacks came from southwest Iran, says US official; Tehran denies involvement as Houthi rebels claim responsibility

Firstpost  

The United States believes the attacks that crippled Saudi Arabian oil facilities last weekend originated in southwestern Iran, a US official told Reuters on Tuesday Washington/Dubai: The United States believes the attacks that crippled Saudi Arabian oil facilities last weekend originated in southwestern Iran, a US official told Reuters on Tuesday, an assessment that further increases tension in the Middle …

Petrol, diesel price see steepest hike since Budget, govt says concerned after Saudi attack
5 years, 3 months ago

Petrol, diesel price see steepest hike since Budget, govt says concerned after Saudi attack

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday saw the biggest hike since July 5 Budget as India voiced concern over spike in global oil prices following attacks on Saudi Arabian crude oil facilities. The increase in retail prices on Tuesday followed nearly 20 percent surge in international oil prices in intraday trading – the biggest jump in almost 30 …

US singles out Iran over attack on Saudi oil facilities; ready to help ally Saudi Arabia counter drone attacks, says Donald Trump
5 years, 3 months ago

US singles out Iran over attack on Saudi oil facilities; ready to help ally Saudi Arabia counter drone attacks, says Donald Trump

Firstpost  

Washington: The United States readied its response on Monday to the “unprecedented” attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said Iran was likely to blame, fanning new fears of conflict in the Gulf region. Trump said he was ready to help key ally Saudi Arabia counter the weekend drone attacks, which triggered a record leap in global oil …

It looks like Iran hit Saudis, no military option yet: Donald Trump
5 years, 3 months ago

It looks like Iran hit Saudis, no military option yet: Donald Trump

India TV News  

President Donald Trump declared Monday it “looks” like Iran was behind the explosive attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. “It wasn’t an attack on us, but we would certainly help them,” he said, noting a decades-long alliance linked to U.S. oil dependence that has lessened in recent years. Trump, alternating between aggressive and nonviolent reactions, said the U.S. could respond …

Saudia Arabia: ‘High probability’ oil attack launched from Iranian base – source
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudia Arabia: ‘High probability’ oil attack launched from Iranian base – source

CNN  

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Saudi and US investigators have determined “with very high probability” that the weekend attack on the Saudi oil industry was launched from an Iranian base in Iran close to the border with Iraq, according to a source familiar with the investigation. Shortly after the attack, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of carrying …

Explained: Saudi Aramco oil facility attacked; what makes drone attacks so dangerous
5 years, 3 months ago

Explained: Saudi Aramco oil facility attacked; what makes drone attacks so dangerous

India Today  

In the early hours of September 14, Saudi Arabia suffered the deadliest attack on its oil facilities in recent times when a small army of drones attacked two major oil plants, destroying nearly 50 per cent of the country's global supply of crude. The drone attacks have crippled Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and its immediate fallout was seen in the …

Saudi oil strikes: Will Gulf ‘powder-keg’ detonate?
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi oil strikes: Will Gulf ‘powder-keg’ detonate?

Al Jazeera  

As questions swirl over the Saudi oil attacks, all eyes are on the Middle East to see if tensions finally boil over. “Because of one thing we can be certain, and that is that this very serious incident makes the chances of a regional conflict that much higher.” The strikes on Saudi Aramco petroleum and gas processing plants at Abqaiq …

US hints at military response to attacks on Saudi oil facilities
5 years, 3 months ago

US hints at military response to attacks on Saudi oil facilities

Live Mint  

Oil prices made their biggest jump since the Gulf War on Monday after President Donald Trump warned that the US was “locked and loaded” to respond to attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure that Washington blamed on Iran. But US secretary of state Mike Pompeo pointed the finger squarely at Tehran, saying there was no evidence the “unprecedented attack on the …

Houthis warn Saudi Arabian crude facilities remain targets
5 years, 3 months ago

Houthis warn Saudi Arabian crude facilities remain targets

Live Mint  

Iranian-backed Yemeni rebels said oil installations in Saudi Arabia remain a target after drone attacks on two major sites slashed the kingdom’s output by half and triggered a surge in oil prices. The rebel group said its weapons could reach anywhere in Saudi Arabia. “We assure the Saudi regime that our long hand can reach wherever we want, and whenever …

India condemns Saudi oil field attacks
5 years, 3 months ago

India condemns Saudi oil field attacks

India TV News  

India on Monday condemned the September 14 attacks on the Saudi Arabian oil fields and reiterated its resolve to oppose terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said: "We condemn the attacks of September 14, 2019 targetting Abqaiq oil processing facility and Khurais oil field in Saudi Arabia. Saudi …

China opposes action against Iran after attacks on Saudi oil fields
5 years, 3 months ago

China opposes action against Iran after attacks on Saudi oil fields

India TV News  

China on Monday threw its weight behind Iran after the US blamed the country for the weekend drone attacks on major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, saying that it is not fair to blame Tehran for the bombings without any conclusive probe. The attacks on Saturday targeted Abqaiq, the site of the largest oil processing plant run by the Saudi …

US 'locked and loaded' to punish those responsible for attack on key Saudi oil facilities: Donald Trump
5 years, 3 months ago

US 'locked and loaded' to punish those responsible for attack on key Saudi oil facilities: Donald Trump

India TV News  

The US is "locked and loaded" to respond to the unprecedented drone strikes on key Saudi oil facilities, President Donald Trump has warned, a day after his top diplomat blamed Iran for the crippling attack that has led to the biggest surge in crude oil prices since the Gulf War. A day after Secretary of State Pompeo blamed Iran for …

Donald Trump’s threat in response to drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil plant raises regional tensions with Iran
5 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump’s threat in response to drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil plant raises regional tensions with Iran

Firstpost  

A weekend drone attack on Saudi Arabia that cut into global energy supplies and halved the kingdom’s oil production threatened Sunday to fuel a regional crisis, as the US released new evidence to back up its allegation that Iran was responsible for the assault amid heightened tensions over Tehran’s collapsing nuclear deal. Dubai: A weekend drone attack on Saudi Arabia …

Donald Trump allows oil release from Strategic Petroleum Reserve post Saudi drone attack
5 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump allows oil release from Strategic Petroleum Reserve post Saudi drone attack

India Today  

US President Donald Trump announced that he has authorized the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following the recent drone attack against two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. "Based on the attack on Saudi Arabia which may have an impact on oil prices, I have authorized the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, if needed, in …

Who attacked the Saudi oil plants, and why?
5 years, 3 months ago

Who attacked the Saudi oil plants, and why?

CNN  

CNN — Attacks on major oil plants in Saudi Arabia have shaken up global oil markets and complicated the already strained relations between the kingdom and its regional arch-rival Iran. Two Saudi sources familiar with the kingdom’s oil operations tell CNN that restoring production to its pre-attack levels “will take weeks, not days.” “This is unprecedented in scale, and impact,” …

Saudi Arabia’s oil attacks leave no safe options
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s oil attacks leave no safe options

CNN  

CNN — After this weekend’s attacks on the world’s largest oil processing plant, the questions are simple: Who did it, from where and what will the response be? Hours after Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks, Pompeo retorted: “There is no evidence the attacks came from Yemen.” Iran predictably rejected Pompeo’s accusation. On Monday, Vice President Mike …

US blames Iran for Saudi oil attack, Trump says locked and loaded
5 years, 3 months ago

US blames Iran for Saudi oil attack, Trump says locked and loaded

India Today  

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States was "locked and loaded" for a potential response to the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, after a senior US administration official said Iran was to blame. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also said there was no evidence the attack came from Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition has been …

Attack on Saudi oil field a game-changer in Gulf confrontation
5 years, 3 months ago

Attack on Saudi oil field a game-changer in Gulf confrontation

CNN  

CNN — The attack on the world’s largest oil processing plant early Saturday morning is a dramatic escalation in the confrontation between Iran and Saudi Arabia – even if the Iranians didn’t fire the drones or missiles responsible. However, a UN experts’ panel reported in January on the deployment of longer-range drones “that would allow the Houthi forces to strike …

US blames Iran for attacks on Saudi oil facilities
5 years, 3 months ago

US blames Iran for attacks on Saudi oil facilities

India Today  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for the attacks on two Aramco oil plants in the east of Saudi Arabia. "Amid all the calls for de-escalation, Iran has now launched an unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply," said the top US diplomat in dual tweets on Saturday afternoon, Xinhua news agency reported. Also on Saturday afternoon, the …

Trump: US ‘locked and loaded’ after Saudi oil attack
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump: US ‘locked and loaded’ after Saudi oil attack

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump on Sunday evening tweeted that the US has “reason to believe that we know” who is responsible for an attack on a Saudi Arabian oil field and the country is “locked and loaded depending on verification” following the crippling strike. A day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for the attack on …

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