Saudi oil attacks: US intelligence 'shows Iran involved'
The United States has issued satellite images and cited intelligence to back its claim that Iran was behind attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Iran denies involvement in Saturday's air attacks, which were claimed by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. But unnamed US officials speaking to US and international media say the direction and extent of the attacks cast doubt on Houthi involvement.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran at the weekend, prompting Tehran to accuse the US of deceit.
Tweeting on Sunday, President Donald Trump stopped short of directly accusing Iran, but suggested possible military action once the perpetrator is known.Saudi Arabia oil supply was attacked.
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