[Dubai Reuters]-US Secretary of State Pompeo revealed on 19th that he was attacking Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and working to form a coalition to deter Iran's threat, and US President Trump resolved peacefully Said he wants.
Meanwhile, Iran warned that if attacked, it would take devastating countermeasures.
So far, Secretary Pompeeo has expressed his view that attacks on the Saudi oil facility are “war acts”, but with the de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prince Abu Dhabi, 19 It seems that the attitude has softened after the meeting.
Secretary Pompeo told reporters, “I am here to form a coalition aimed at peace and peaceful solutions. That is my mission and President Trump expects me to achieve it. I hope Iran will take that as well. "
Although details have not been disclosed, since the oil tanker was attacked in the Middle East, the United States has urged countries to participate in a voluntary coalition to ensure maritime security.
Pompeo described the coalition effort as “diplomatic act”.
Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif said in an interview with CNN on the 19th that if the United States and Saudi Arabia would launch a military attack on Iran, Iran would respond in a “full war”.
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Secretary of State Pompeo expressed his view that attacks on the Saudi oil facility will be a major focus at the UN General Assembly in New York next week, suggesting that Saudi may pose a problem.
Iran's United Nations delegation announced on the 19th that the US issued a visa to President Rouhani and Foreign Minister Zarif, who will attend the UN General Assembly.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran revealed on Twitter that Mr. Zarif will leave for New York on the 20th to attend the United Nations General Assembly.