September 18, 2019 Tulsi Gabbard continues attack on Trump, says tweet is a 'huge disgrace' that makes US sound like 'servants of Saudi Kingdom' Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, slammed President Trump over a tweet he sent following what administration officials claimed was an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabian oil fields.
September 18, 2019 Saudi oil attacks an 'act of war' by Iran, not Yemen rebels, Pompeo claims U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described the weekend bombing on Saudi oil facilities as an "act of war" and that they were an "Iranian attack" on one of the world's largest oil processing facilities.
September 17, 2019 Iranian cruise missiles and drones used in Saudi oil facilities, US officials say It has been more than 3Â days since Saudi Arabiaâs oil infrastructure was crippled, and as the investigation continues, fingers are pointing towards Iran as not only the perpetrator, but also the launch territory.
September 16, 2019 Ilhan Omar rips Trump's 'locked and loaded' tweet, blames president for escalation with Iran Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, blasted President Trump over his handling of Iran and suggested that his administration is to blame over the increased tensions between the two nations.Â
September 16, 2019 'Locked and loaded': Military options on table in response to Saudi oil attack as Trump seeks to avoid war As the plumes of smoke settle over two of Saudi Arabiaâs critical oil production facilities â which came under crippling drone strikes over the weekend â both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are deliberating options for retaliation, raising the possibility of much broader instability across the region, although President Trump was quick to point out Monday, ââââââââI don't want war with anybody.â
September 16, 2019 Trump: It's 'looking like' Iran was responsible for Saudi oil attacks President Trump said Monday itâs âlooking likeâ Iran was responsible for the weekend attacks on Saudi Arabiaâs oil supply and talked up the United Statesâ military might, but said he wanted to âavoidâ war.
September 16, 2019 Daniel Turner: Saudi attacks hit oil prices but THIS is what American energy independence means now The difference from previous Middle East energy crises is that today we are pursuing an energy policy that assures we will not shed American blood for oil.
September 16, 2019 Iran's aggression demands global response, Rick Perry says: âWho is next?â U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry called on the international community Monday to stop Iranâs aggression following attacks over the weekend targeting a Saudi Arabian oil processing plant.Â
September 16, 2019 Iran detains United Arab Emirates-bound ship, crew for alleged diesel smuggling amid regional tensions: report Iran on Monday reportedly seized a vessel in the Persian Gulf for allegedly smuggling diesel to the United Arab Emirates -- a close ally of Saudi Arabia -- amid the ratcheting up of regional tensions after a group of Iranian-backed rebels said they were responsible for the attack on a Saudi oil facility over the weekend.
September 16, 2019 Rebecca Grant: After Saudi Arabia is attacked, will US military attack Iran? Here are options U.S. military leaders will certainly review options to strike Iran. Thatâs their job. Commanders at Central Command must prepare options available to President Trump.