Reuters: U.S. weighing best response to Saudi oil attacks: Pence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday the United States was reviewing evidence that suggests Iran was behind the attacks on Saudi oil facilities and stands ready to defend its interests and allies in the Middle East.
“We’re evaluating all the evidence. We’re consulting with our allies. And the president will determine the best course of action in the days ahead,” Pence said in a speech at the Heritage Foundation think tank in Washington.
President Donald Trump had warned that the United States was “locked and loaded” to respond to the attacks, but has emphasized he does not want a war.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was traveling to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the response to the attacks, Pence said.
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Update #1: Pence says US is 'locked and loaded' to defend allies (The Hill)
Update #2: Pence says attacks against allies, global energy supply will fail (Al Jazeera)
WNU Editor:There are no good options on what to do.
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