Saudi Arabia says tanker attack threatens world oil supply, Iran claims innocence

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Iran has claimed innocence as regional tensions rise between Washington, its allies and Tehran.

Saudi Arabia has warned that sabotage operations against two of its oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates could threaten the supply of oil to consumers all over the world.

Al-Falih claimed the attack was designed to “undermine the freedom of maritime navigation, and the security of oil supplies to consumers all over the world,” CNN reported. The alleged sabotage comes soon after the U.S. warned that Iran and its proxies could be planning to target maritime traffic in the region in response to escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Last week, National Security Adviser John Bolton said an aircraft carrier strike group and B-52 bombers would be sent to the region as a warning to Iran not to threaten the interests of the U.S. or its allies.

Spokesperson Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that the security of regional shipping and maritime transport is of great importance and called the developments “alarming and regrettable.” According to the state-run IRNA news agency, Mousavi also warned against any “conspiracy orchestrated by ill-wishers” or “adventurism by foreigners” to undermine local stability.

 

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This is most likely a false flag operation by Saudi intelligence. They have start this instead of chopping up people.

Nice tactic to raise the Oil price.

KingSalman KingSalman Mohammed tenha certeza absoluta que foi o turco que fez para provocar uma guerra este atingir concerte os navios e nao aceite provocações e tudo para te desestabilizar não participe dessa guerra em nada te beneficia continue a vender o barril a preço justo

Saudis? Saudis are our witnesses. I wouldn't trust Saudi Arabia as far as I could throw them. Quite convenient in our quest to have a reason to go to war with Iran. 🤔KushnersBestFriend

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