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US destroyer famous for ‘self-defense strikes’ on Yemen redeploys to Saudi coast as Pentagon prepares more purely defensive assets

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Nitze, armed with surface-to-air and Tomahawk cruise missiles, was redeployed off the northeast coast of Saudi Arabia, as part of the US effort to “plug the holes” in its ally’s air defenses. … Read More >US destroyer famous for ‘self-defense strikes’ on Yemen redeploys to Saudi coast as Pentagon prepares more purely defensive assets

We blame Iran, because Iranian arms were used! Saudis double down on claim as origin of oil-plant attack remains unclear

Posted on September 26, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

Saudi Arabia holds Tehran “responsible” for attacks on oil plants since “Iranian weaponry” was used, the Saudi foreign minister has said. An investigation into the attack is ongoing and Riyadh is discussing a response with allies. … Read More >We blame Iran, because Iranian arms were used! Saudis double down on claim as origin of oil-plant attack remains unclear

Even Saudis don’t believe fiction of Iranian attacks on oil plants – Zarif

Posted on September 26, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Saudi Arabia may have joined the US in blaming Iran for last week’s attack on its oil facilities, but the kingdom’s response clearly shows it doesn’t believe it to be true, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said. … Read More >Even Saudis don’t believe fiction of Iranian attacks on oil plants – Zarif

Can the U.S. accept that there is a new strategic balance in the Middle East?

Posted on September 26, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The intricate war dance among the U.S., the Saudis and Iran on the Houthi attack on Aramco oil installations may still not lead to a shooting war in West Asia. … Read More >Can the U.S. accept that there is a new strategic balance in the Middle East?

We stop, you stop! Houthis offer Saudi Arabia mutual halt to strikes in wake of devastating oil-plant attacks

Posted on September 26, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have announced a halt on strikes against Saudi Arabia, adding that they expect reciprocal steps from Riyadh. The ceasefire offer comes days after a major attack on Saudi oil refineries claimed by the Houthis. … Read More >We stop, you stop! Houthis offer Saudi Arabia mutual halt to strikes in wake of devastating oil-plant attacks

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Pentagon to Warn Trump of Possible War as It Prepares ‘Military Options’ Against Iran – Report

Posted on September 25, 2019By Editor

Despite Yemeni Houthi militants claiming responsibility for the attack on Saudi refineries, Washington continues to insist that Tehran was behind the act. Iran has slammed the accusations as “unacceptable and entirely baseless”. … Read More >Pentagon to Warn Trump of Possible War as It Prepares ‘Military Options’ Against Iran – Report

Journalism & Mass media

Claims and accusations surround the Saudi oil facility attack, but the evidence is lacking

Posted on September 24, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

Two oil refineries belonging to Saudi Aramco, Abqaiq, and Khurais, were attacked by drones and missiles on September 14, with damage so severe that the country’s crude output was essentially cut in half. … Read More >Claims and accusations surround the Saudi oil facility attack, but the evidence is lacking

Saudi Arabia up in Flames: Riyadh Is Headed for a Major Disaster

Posted on September 19, 2019October 30, 2019By Editor

On Saturday September 14, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced that they had conducted a massive attack on several Aramco plants in Saudi Arabia, including the largest oil refinery in the world in Abqaiq, using 10 drones. … Read More >Saudi Arabia up in Flames: Riyadh Is Headed for a Major Disaster

‘Protect your glass skyscrapers’: Yemen’s Houthis claim to have NEW ATTACK DRONE & threaten UAE with DOZENS OF STRIKES

Posted on September 18, 2019September 27, 2019By Editor

Yemen’s Houthi rebels has threatened to launch attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its bustling financial center of Abu Dhabi using new drones, after taking credit for a recent attack on Saudi oil facilities. … Read More >‘Protect your glass skyscrapers’: Yemen’s Houthis claim to have NEW ATTACK DRONE & threaten UAE with DOZENS OF STRIKES

Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of sponsoring oil-plant attack, says it ‘couldn’t have originated in Yemen’

Posted on September 18, 2019September 21, 2019By Editor

Saudi Arabia has claimed that Iran was the sponsor attacks on its oil treatment facilities, presenting wreckage of drones and missiles as “definitive proof” of Tehran’s involvement. … Read More >Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of sponsoring oil-plant attack, says it ‘couldn’t have originated in Yemen’