[Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) 18th Reuters]-US Secretary of State Pompeo said on August 18 that an attack on the Saudi oil facility was a "war act." In addition, he expressed his hope that the United States would build partnerships with Europe and Arab countries.
In order to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Secretary Pompeeo who arrived in Jeddah in the country called it an `` unprecedented attack '', "
On the 14th attack on Saudi Aramco's two oil facilities at Saudi Aramco, Yemen's pro-Iranian armed organization, the Husi faction, announced a criminal statement that Iran was involved. Is denied.
However, Secretary Pompeo pointed out that there was information suggesting that the attack had not been launched from Yemen. In addition, US intelligence officials said they were almost convinced that the weapons used in the attack were not Fushi.
US government officials said yesterday that, in addition to unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles were used to launch attacks from southwestern Iran.
Mr. Pompeo is expected to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after visiting Saudi Arabia.
