Published 16:51 IST, September 23rd 2019
Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions if proven will be seen as an 'Act of War'
Saudi Arabia is planning to seek a global action against Iran at the United Nations General Assembly after the attack on the former's oil infrastructure
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Saudi Arabia is planning to seek global action against Iran at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after attack on former's oil infrastructure, according to reports from foreign media. Saudi delegation heing to New York are expected to make concerted attempts to action against Iran, in aftermath of attacks on Aramco. Riyh however, has concrete evidence against Iran that can prove its involvement in attack. Saudi's major allies such as US and UAE are reluctant over executing military action as y fear it may result in a Gulf war that will involve or oil producers in region.
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Does Saudi Arabia have any evidence?
report furr suggested that Saudi Arabia is looking forward to present evidence at UNGA against Iran proving its involvement in September 14 missile strike. attack on Saudi's oil industry me a huge impact on global energy markets, as it affected 5% of world's complete oil production.
US is a strong ally of Saudi Arabia, also suspects Iran. In a press conference, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called it an "act of war". Saudi officials said Iranian weapons were launched from rrn direction and y are working to figure out exact location of launch. royal kingdom of Saudi Arabia ahe of UNGA said that it wants a peaceful resolution. However, if charges against Iran are proved n this will be viewed as an act of war.
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What is role of US?
US President Donald Trump agreed on sending troops to help Saudi security forces. response from US was strong initially on taking an action against Saudi's neighbour and top rival Iran. Later on, y said that more options can be considered apart from war. US Secretary of state said last week that America wants to build a bloc to attain a peaceful resolution. On September 20, US said it is planning to send its forces to Saudi Arabia and accelerate delivery of military devices to both Saudi an UAE as recent attack showed issues in Saudi's air defence. former US Ambassor to UAE, Barbara A.Leaf while speaking to a news ncy said that he doubts if re will be a direct confrontation between America and Iran.
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11:18 IST, September 23rd 2019