U.S. Intelligence: Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities Was Launched From Iranian Base Near Iraq

US officials believe missiles and drones were launched from an Iranian air base near the border with Iraq (possible launch site centre), flew over southern Iran and Kuwait to avoid powerful radar in the Persian Gulf, then hit targets at Khurais and Abqaiq (right). If the image is of the missile wreckage is genuine, then it is likely a Quds-1 missile, a Houthi weapon with an estimated range of 435 miles, based on similar Iranian designs. Experts say this shows it could not have been fired from Houthi territory in Yemen (bottom)

Daily Mail: Attack on Saudi oil plant WAS launched from Iranian base near Iraq, US investigators conclude – as experts study images of missile wreckage and video of 'drones flying south towards their target'

* Saudi Arabian oil supply blown up in what Yemen's Houthis called a drone attack
* US investigators have concluded that drones and missiles were fired from an Iranian air base near the border with Iraq, source said
* Officials believe the missiles flew over southern Iraq and Kuwaiti airspace to avoid powerful radar in Persian Gulf, before striking their targets
* Experts are studying video from Kuwait which seems to record sound of missiles overhead, and image of what appears to be missile wreck in Saudi desert
* Analysts say the missile appears to be a Quds-1, which would rule out Yemen as a launch site and strongly suggest Iraq, Iran or a boat in the Persian Gulf
* Saudi has also blamed Iran, and says it is ready to 'forcefully respond' to attack
* Iran's foreign minister said that Washington was 'in denial' by blaming Tehran

America has concluded that weekend attacks on two Saudi oil facilities were launched from Iranian soil and cruise missiles were involved, an official said today.

The official, who declined to be identified, said the United States was gathering evidence about the attack to present to the international community, notably European allies, at the UN General Assembly next week.

Another source, who spoke to CNN, said the attack involved a mixture of drones and missiles launched from an Iranian base near Iraq, flying at low altitude through Iraqi and Kuwaiti airspace to avoid radar detection, before striking the Abqaiq refinery and Khurais oil field in Saudi Arabia.

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WNU Editor: Apparently the Saudis are skeptical .... Saudis aren't 'totally convinced' oil strikes were carried out by Iran: Gen. Jack Keane (FOX News).

More News On U.S. Intelligence Saying That The Attack On Saudi's Oil Facilities This Weekend Was Launched From An Iranian Base Near Iraq

Saudi oil attacks came from southwest Iran, U.S. official says, raising tensions -- Reuters
U.S. intel shows cruise missiles fired at Saudi oil facility came from Iran, officials say -- NBC
Source: 'High probability' Saudi attack launched from Iranian base near Iraq -- CNN
U.S. tells Saudi Arabia oil attacks were launched from Iran -- Wall Street Journal
Could this missile wreckage prove Iran was behind oil plant attack? Rocket COULD NOT have been launched from Yemen, experts claim, as Saudi Arabia warns it will 'forcefully respond' to strike -- Daily Mail