Published 11:58 IST, September 22nd 2019

Iran says it will 'destroy any aggressor' as tensions grips the Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Maj.-Gen. Salami said in a closed session of Parliament on September 22 that Iran will destroy any aggressors

Reported by: Sounak Mitra
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Maj.-Gen. Hossein Salami said in a closed session of Parliament on September 22 that Iran will destroy any aggressors after attacks on Saudi oil refineries which US and Riyh officials blamed on Tehran. he of Guards,  Salami, said in local brocast television that aggressors should be careful and also ded that limited aggression will t remain limited. He said Iran will pursue any aggressor and maintain a strict policy to punish aggressor until complete destruction of aggressor. After September 14 drone attacks on Saudi's Aramco oil refineries, US President Donald Trump has approved sending American troops to strengn Saudi Arabia's air and missile defences. On or hand, Iran has earlier denied any involvement in attacks that were claimed by Houthi rebels, a group of militants backed by Iran fighting a Saudi led alliance in Yemen's civil war.

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Nancy Pelosi: President Trump's move drew fire

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, has said on Saturday that President Trump's move drew fire in Washington and called it his latest outrous attempt to find a way around Congress. She said steps taken by Trump are unappropriated and are a cause for alarm. She accused Trump of igring to Saudi violence against incent Yemenis, human rights violence and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. She ded that US cant be more brutal and support bloodshed. She ded that Congress will do its job to uphold constitution, defend its national security and protect American people. tensions between US and Iran have been escalated since President Trump gave up a deal that limits Iran's nuclear activities and imposed new sanctions. Defence Secretary of US  Mark Esper said on Friday that US's decision to send troops to Saudi Arabia was defensive in nature. He said Saudi and UAE h requested military aid but  total number of troops who will be sent is yet to be decided. President Trump on Friday anunced new sanctions against Iran which aimed at avoidance of any military conflict. new sanctions will focus on Iran's central bank and its sovereign wealth fund said, President Trump.

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Background

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for drone attacks on two Saudi Aramco oil refineries in Saudi Arabia on September 14. A regional news ncy reported that Houthi rebels deployed 10 drones against sites in Abqaiq and Khurais. attacks took place early on Saturday and resulted in a massive fire which was later extinguished by Saudi authorities. It is world's largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia. one immediately claimed responsibility for attacks in Buqyaq and Khurais oil field, though Yemen's Houthi rebels previously launched drone assaults deep inside of kingdom.US Iran tensions have escalated to new heights this year. US accused Iran behind attacks on two oil fields. Tehran rejected accusations me by US.
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09:20 IST, September 22nd 2019