US backs Saudi ‘right to defend itself’ after ‘act of war,’ secretary of state says
By DW
22 September 2019 |
12:03 pm
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described attacks on Saudi oil facilities as an "act of war" by Iran. Tehran has denied a role in the attacks and said it would retaliate if targeted.
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