FOX News: Saudi oil attacks an 'act of war' by Iran, not Yemen rebels, Pompeo claims
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday doubled down on accusations Iran is responsible for the weekend bombing on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, telling reporters that the strike was “an act of war.”
Pompeo, speaking from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, added that even if the "fraudulent claims" of responsibility by the Yemen Houthi rebels were true, "it doesn't change the fingerprints of the [Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei] as having put at risk the global energy supply."
His comments come hours after President Trump tweeted that he had ordered Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to “substantially increase sanctions” on Iran, amid escalating tensions between the two countries.
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MIDDLE EAST
Trump says there are many options short of war with Iran after attacks on Saudis.
US says attack on Saudi oil site was an Iranian ‘act of war’.
US continues to arm Kurds in Syria: Pentagon.
Yemen rebels threaten strikes against Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
UN sends experts to probe Saudi blasts, warns on escalation.
Pompeo in Saudi to discuss response to attack as tensions rise. Attack on Saudi oil facilities an ‘act of war’ by Iran, Pompeo says after Riyadh blames Tehran.
Trump orders more Iran sanctions as Saudis show attack evidence. Trump says he will 'substantially' increase sanctions on Iran.
Iran: US visa issue might force cancellation of Rouhani trip to UN.
Israel election: Benjamin Netanyahu fails to win majority, coalition talks begin.
Israel election: Netanyahu and rival Gantz headed for deadlock.
Israeli election: lengthy coalition talks loom as early results point to deadlock.
Netanyahu cancels UN visit over post-poll 'political context'.
ASIA
South Korea downgrades Japan trade status as dispute deepens.
Hong Kong cancels China national day fireworks amid protests.
Suicide bomber, gunmen attack Afghan government building.
China orders 150,000 anti-riot officers near Hong Kong to get ready for action ahead of the country's National Day in warning to anti-government protesters.
Sri Lanka sets November date for presidential polls.
Pakistan court orders release of Pashtun lawmakers.
Indonesia 'doing everything' to put out forest fires: President.
India to ban sale and use of e-cigarettes to stop 'epidemic' of smoking.
Outrage in China as giant panda on loan to Thailand zoo dies.
AFRICA
Congo's army says it kills militia leader wanted by the ICC.
Rise in children forced to join militias raises fresh fears over South Sudan.
At least 28 die in Liberia school fire.
Algeria army toughens line with ban on protesters entering capital.
No end in sight to Nigeria's border closures.
Tunisia: Saied, Karoui head to runoff after close call in polls.
South Africa: Violence against women like a war - Ramaphosa.
Zimbabwe doctors march as abducted leader is still missing.
EUROPE
Italy and France agree migrants must be distributed around the EU.
Migrants at top of the agenda as Macron meets Conte in Rome.
UK parliament suspension not a matter for judges, PM Johnson's lawyer tells Supreme Court.
EU open to replacing Irish backstop with 'operable' alternative.
EU's Tusk, Britain's Johnson to talk Brexit next week.
Risk of no-deal Brexit 'very real,' says EU Commission head Juncker.
Spain to hold fourth election in 4 years as talks fail.
Russians protest over crackdown in growing solidarity campaign.
Russia frees jailed protester as teachers, priests demand end to crackdown.
Health fears spark 5G revolt in Switzerland as protesters claim next-generation antennae are exposing people to dangerous electromagnetic rays.
AMERICAS
A divided Fed cuts key rate for 2nd time this year.
Fights break out between Trump supporters and protesters after a US flag is torched while traffic comes to a standstill amid angry scenes as the President arrives for Beverly Hills fundraiser.
Graham warns Trump: New Iran sanctions likely to 'fall short'.
Trump fires back at Graham over Iran criticism.
Trump strips California of power to set auto emission standards.
Ecuador's lawmakers vote against decriminalizing abortion for cases of rape, fetal malformation.
Venezuela calls on US to reopen diplomatic ties.
Venezuela and Colombia border tension fuels fear of armed conflict.
Freed Venezuela lawmaker Edgar Zambrano: The regime kidnapped me.
Democratic senators quietly hope Biden wins over rivals.
Argentina economy looking to US dollar during crisis.
Spy scandal: Canada reassures allies over leak that may be linked to Australian drug syndicate.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Two insurgents killed in US strike on al-Shabaab in Somalia.
Pakistan PM to accuse Modi of complicity in Kashmir 'terrorism'.
Facebook still auto-generating Islamic State, al-Qaida pages.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P 500 ends slightly higher after Fed gives mixed signals.
Amazon's payment innovation: cold cash.
Airbus forecasts 48,000 aircraft to be in operation by 2038.
China, Russia set to double trade to US$200 billion by 2024 with help of soybeans.
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