[Los Angeles / Jeddah, Reuters]-US President Trump said he would announce economic measures within 48 hours, saying he had many options for measures against Iran.
Mr. Trump told reporters in Los Angeles, “There are many choices. There are ultimate choices, but there are also less choices. Look at the situation.” "
Earlier, Mr. Trump posted that he had instructed Twitter to tighten sanctions against Iran.
The US has shown its position that Iran was involved in last weekend's attack on Saudi oil facilities, and tensions between the United States and Iran are further heightened.
US Secretary of State Pompeeo, who visited Saudi Arabia to discuss the response to the attack on the oil facility, claimed the attack on the oil facility was a “war act” on the 18th. He expressed his view that it will be the main agenda at the UN General Assembly next week.
Mr. Pompeo pointed out that the attack was “unprecedented” and stated that “the attack occurred within Saudi territory and was a direct act of war against Saudi Arabia”. [nL3N2693LB]