An official describes it as a credible threat of an attack “soon or within 48 hours.” Concerns of a possible attack come after the Biden administration criticized Tehran for sending drones to help Russia in its war in Ukraine. FOX13
FILE- Saudi arabian flag in front of a fresco, Asir province, Abha, Saudi Arabia on January 3, 2020 in Abha, Saudi Arabia. has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials said Tuesday.
One of the officials who confirmed the intelligence sharing described it as a credible threat of an attack "soon or within 48 hours." "We’re in regular contact with our Saudi partners, in terms of what information they may have to provide on that front," Ryder said. "But what we’ve said before, and I’ll repeat it, is that we will reserve the right to protect and defend ourselves no matter where our forces are serving, whether in Iraq or elsewhere."State Department spokesperson Ned Price said America was "concerned about the threat picture," without elaborating.
The U.S. and Saudis blamed Iran in 2019 of being behind a major attack in eastern Saudi Arabia, which halved the oil-rich kingdom’s production and caused energy prices to spike. The Iranians denied they were behind the attack, but the same triangle-shaped, bomb-carrying drones used in that attack are now being deployed by Russian forces in their war on Ukraine.
At least 288 people have been killed and 14,160 arrested during the protests, according to the group Human Rights Activists in Iran. Demonstrations have continued, even as the feared paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has warned young Iranians to stop. The White House has said it is reviewing its relationship with the Saudis over the move. The administration said the production cut is effectively helping another OPEC+ member, Russia, pad its coffers as it continues its war in Ukraine, now in its ninth month.
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