US might topple Saudi Arabia as the world’s top oil exporter sooner than planned
Commenting on recent drone attack on Saudi Aramco Mehmet Ogutcu says prior to this attack, the US was planning to double its crude oil exports to 9 million barrels per day by 2024. That means the US might topple Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil exporter sooner than planned.
US authorities warn against Donald Trump’s increasing anti-Iran rhetoric after Saudi attacks
A number of US politicians have warned against US administration's ratchet up rhetoric against Iran after yesterday's attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Envoy to IAEA condemns US ‘maximum deceit’ against Iran
Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency condemned the US’ so-called policy of “maximum pressure” against Tehran, saying the "maximum deceit" has been nothing but a failure.
Yemeni Drone Attacks in Saudi Arabia May Increase: Expert
A Norwegian security expert said the use of drone strikes against strategic targets in Saudi Arabia will continue as long as the war against Yemen continues, and it may even increase in scope.
Geopolitical expert talks of US plan to grab Saudi oil share from global market
Anthony Cartalucci says it surely is no coincidence the US is targeting virtually every major energy producer from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia, but also including its own "allies" such as Saudi Arabia.
Indian Foreign Secretary in Tehran to Bolster Ties
TEHRAN - Days after Iran’s Ambassador to India expressed disappointment over New Delhi’s decision to cut all oil imports to comply with U.S. sanctions, Indian the External Affairs Ministry said Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale arrived in Tehran yesterday for a two-day visit.
Blaming Iran won’t end disaster, says Zarif to Pompeo
"Blaming Iran won't end disaster," said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in reaction to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's accusing of Iran of having been behind the Yemeni drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Attacks on Saudi Oil Heartland Knock Out Half of Kingdom’s Output
Attacks by 10 Yemeni drones against two plants at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s oil industry have knocked out more than half of the Kingdom’s output.
Drone attacks hit Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities in Abqaiq: report
A spokesman for Saudi Arabia's interior ministry confirmed that drones have hit two oil facilities of Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco in Abqaiq, east of the country.
Saudi king replaces energy min. with one of his sons: report
Saudi Arabia's King Salman replaced the country's energy minister with one of his own sons Sunday, naming Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman to one of the most important positions in the country.