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- September 18, 2019
- 2:28 pm
On Tuesday, a senior official told CBS News that the U.S. has determined that the missiles fired on a Saudi Arabia oil refinery on Saturday were launched from Iran.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to meet with the crown prince, Mohammad Bin Salman. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN from the Pentagon to discuss the latest.
What are the concerns and potential consequences of the escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran?
In a recent development, a senior U.S. official has stated that the missiles that were fired on the Saudi oil plant were launched from Iran. This news has escalated tensions between the two countries, and many experts believe that it could lead to a larger armed conflict.
The missiles that hit the Saudi oil plant were the largest and most sophisticated attack on Saudi oil infrastructure in decades, causing significant damage to the facilities. The attack has disrupted the global oil supply and has raised concerns about the stability of the global economy.
The U.S. has blamed Iran for the attack, with President Trump stating that he is “locked and loaded” and ready to respond. The Iranian government has denied any involvement in the attack, but the U.S. official’s statement contradicts their claim.
The U.S. government has been increasingly concerned about Iran’s activities in the region, particularly its support for groups like Hezbollah and Houthi rebels in Yemen. The U.S. has also recently imposed economic sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program, which has further strained relations between the two countries.
Many experts believe that this latest development will only increase tensions between the U.S. and Iran and could potentially lead to a larger armed conflict. The U.S. has sent troops to the region to deter any further aggression from Iran, and many countries are urging for restraint to prevent a larger conflict from breaking out.
The situation in the Middle East remains tense, and it is unclear what the next steps will be. What is certain, however, is that the world will be watching closely as the U.S. and Iran navigate this dangerous situation.
