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US and Saudi attacks "from southwestern Iran" Rebounded crude supply with supply recovery in the month

2019-09-17T20:40:32.476Z


[Washington / Dubai, 17th Reuters]-US government officials attacked Southwestern Iran on the 17th regarding the attacks on the 14th of the oil facilities of Saudi Aramco, a state-run oil company in eastern Saudi Arabia


[Washington / Dubai, 17th Reuters]-Regarding the attacks that the two oil facilities of Saudi Aramco, a state-run oil company in eastern Saudi Arabia, received on the 14th, US officials said the attack was launched from southwestern Iran on the 17th Expressed his views. With this view of the United States, tensions in the Middle East may increase further.

Three US government officials pointed out that drones and cruise missiles were used for the attack, subject to anonymity. The attack is likely to be more complex and sophisticated than originally thought.

About this attack, Yemen's pro-Iranian armed organization, the Fusi faction, announced a crime statement that it attacked with a drone. Iran denies involvement.

The relationship between Iran and the United States is deteriorating, and according to Iranian state-run television, Supreme Leader Hamenei will never negotiate with the United States. “At any level, Iranian officials will never talk to the United States. This is part of the policy of putting pressure on Iran. The maximum pressure policy fails.” However, if the US reverted to the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, he said there could be multilateral talks.

US President Trump also said that he was unwilling to meet with Iranian President Rouhani when he attended the United Nations General Assembly.

<Saudi oil supply recovers, crude oil prices drop>

Saudi Abdul Aziz Energy Minister said at the press conference on this day that oil production that was stopped by the attack was restored within the month, and the production capacity will be 11 million barrels a day by the end of September and 12 million barrels by the end of November. Expressed the prospect of reaching. Saudi Arabia said it needs to maintain a solid role as a global oil supplier and take thorough measures to prevent further attacks.

Crude oil prices rose about 20% on the previous day, but turned down that day, and North Sea Brent futures <LCOc1> fell about 7% during a press conference with the Minister of Energy of Abdulaziz. The liquidation price for the day was $ 4.47 (6.5%) lower, 1 barrel = $ 64.55.

President Trump said that after the attack on Saudi Arabia, the US was ready to respond, but on the 16th, the response was “not hurry” and coordinated with the Gulf countries and other European countries. Express attitude. The US government sent Secretary of State Pompeeo to Saudi that day.

In addition, President Trump announced on the 15th that he approved the release of US strategic oil reserves as needed, but the price of crude oil did not rise that much on that day. "Said.

Source: asahi

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