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*[[2019 Abqaiq–Khurais attack]], [[2019 Persian Gulf crisis]], [[Saudi Arabia–United States relations]] |
*[[2019 Abqaiq–Khurais attack]], [[2019 Persian Gulf crisis]], [[Saudi Arabia–United States relations]] |
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**During a phone call, [[President of the United States]] [[Donald Trump]] reportedly tells [[Saudi Crown Prince]] [[Mohammed bin Salman]] that the "U.S. supports [[Saudi Arabia]] in its [[war on Terror|efforts to fight]] [[terrorism in Saudi Arabia|terrorism]]" and that the U.S. will cooperate in the aftermath of the oil facilities attacks. [https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2019/09/14/Saudi-Arabia-s-Crown-Prince-receives-a-phone-call-from-US-President-.html (Al Arabiya English)] |
**During a phone call, [[President of the United States]] [[Donald Trump]] reportedly tells [[Saudi Crown Prince]] [[Mohammed bin Salman]] that the "U.S. supports [[Saudi Arabia]] in its [[war on Terror|efforts to fight]] [[terrorism in Saudi Arabia|terrorism]]" and that the U.S. will cooperate in the aftermath of the oil facilities attacks. [https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2019/09/14/Saudi-Arabia-s-Crown-Prince-receives-a-phone-call-from-US-President-.html (Al Arabiya English)] |
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**After accusations by U.S. and Saudi officials, Iran denies involvement in the attack and says it's "ready for war" against both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom blamed Iran for backing the [[Houthis]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-aramco-attacks/iran-dismisses-u-s-claim-it-was-behind-saudi-oil-attacks-says-ready-for-war-idUSKBN1W009P (Reuters)] |
**After accusations by U.S. and Saudi officials, [[Iran]] denies involvement in the attack and says it's "ready for war" against both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom blamed Iran for backing the [[Houthis]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-aramco-attacks/iran-dismisses-u-s-claim-it-was-behind-saudi-oil-attacks-says-ready-for-war-idUSKBN1W009P (Reuters)] |
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**An anonymous senior [[Iraq]]i intelligence officer says the drones that attacked Saudi Arabia were launched from [[Popular Mobilization Forces]] bases in southern Iraq. The drones on that flight path reportedly would have crossed [[Kuwait]]'s airspace to carry out the strikes. Kuwait's government says it is investigating the sighting of a drone, reportedly flying low and hovering over [[Kuwait City]] on the day of the attacks. [https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-iranian-drones-launched-iraq-carried-out-attacks-saudi-oil-plants (Middle East Eye)] |
**An anonymous senior [[Iraq]]i intelligence officer says the drones that attacked Saudi Arabia were launched from [[Popular Mobilization Forces]] bases in [[southern Iraq]]. The drones on that flight path reportedly would have crossed [[Kuwait]]'s airspace to carry out the strikes. Kuwait's government says it is investigating the sighting of a drone, reportedly flying low and hovering over [[Kuwait City]] on the day of the attacks. [https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-iranian-drones-launched-iraq-carried-out-attacks-saudi-oil-plants (Middle East Eye)] |
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**An unnamed [[United States]] official says evidence suggests the drones approached Saudi Arabia from the northwest from [[Iraq]] or [[Iran]], contrary to the [[Houthi movement|Houthi militants]]' claim that the drones were launched from [[Yemen]]i territory. Three experts cited by [[CNN]] say the official's evidence is not conclusive. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-aramco-attacks/evidence-from-saudi-oil-attack-points-to-iran-not-yemen-u-s-official-idUSKBN1W00SA (Reuters)] [https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/15/politics/iran-satellite-images-saudi-arabia-oil-attack/index.html (CNN)] |
**An unnamed [[United States]] official says evidence suggests the drones approached Saudi Arabia from the northwest from [[Iraq]] or [[Iran]], contrary to the [[Houthi movement|Houthi militants]]' claim that the drones were launched from [[Yemen]]i territory. Three experts cited by [[CNN]] say the official's evidence is not conclusive. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-aramco-attacks/evidence-from-saudi-oil-attack-points-to-iran-not-yemen-u-s-official-idUSKBN1W00SA (Reuters)] [https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/15/politics/iran-satellite-images-saudi-arabia-oil-attack/index.html (CNN)] |
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**Donald Trump says the [[U.S. military]] is "locked and loaded" after the attacks on its ally Saudi Arabia, but is awaiting confirmation from [[Riyadh]] on who launched the strikes before taking action. [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/15/trump-says-us-is-locked-and-loaded-after-attack-on-saudi-oil-supply.html (CNBC)] |
**Donald Trump says the [[U.S. military]] is "locked and loaded" after the attacks on its ally Saudi Arabia, but is awaiting confirmation from [[Riyadh]] on who launched the strikes before taking action. [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/15/trump-says-us-is-locked-and-loaded-after-attack-on-saudi-oil-supply.html (CNBC)] |
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Revision as of 01:53, 16 September 2019
September 15, 2019 (Sunday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- 2019 Abqaiq–Khurais attack, 2019 Persian Gulf crisis, Saudi Arabia–United States relations
- During a phone call, President of the United States Donald Trump reportedly tells Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that the "U.S. supports Saudi Arabia in its efforts to fight terrorism" and that the U.S. will cooperate in the aftermath of the oil facilities attacks. (Al Arabiya English)
- After accusations by U.S. and Saudi officials, Iran denies involvement in the attack and says it's "ready for war" against both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom blamed Iran for backing the Houthis. (Reuters)
- An anonymous senior Iraqi intelligence officer says the drones that attacked Saudi Arabia were launched from Popular Mobilization Forces bases in southern Iraq. The drones on that flight path reportedly would have crossed Kuwait's airspace to carry out the strikes. Kuwait's government says it is investigating the sighting of a drone, reportedly flying low and hovering over Kuwait City on the day of the attacks. (Middle East Eye)
- An unnamed United States official says evidence suggests the drones approached Saudi Arabia from the northwest from Iraq or Iran, contrary to the Houthi militants' claim that the drones were launched from Yemeni territory. Three experts cited by CNN say the official's evidence is not conclusive. (Reuters) (CNN)
- Donald Trump says the U.S. military is "locked and loaded" after the attacks on its ally Saudi Arabia, but is awaiting confirmation from Riyadh on who launched the strikes before taking action. (CNBC)
- 2019 al-Rai bombing; Syrian Civil War
Business and economy
- Following the drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities, the price of benchmark Brent Crude oil futures contracts surges as high as 19.5% at market opening, the biggest increase in percentage terms since the 1990 oil price shock in response to Ba'athist Iraq invading Kuwait. (Yahoo! Finance)
- Donald Trump authorizes the use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to "keep the markets well-supplied", following severe disruption to crude oil output in Saudi Arabia. (The Hill)
Disasters and accidents
- A sightseeing boat capsizes on the Godavari River in India's East Godavari district, killing at least 12 people and leaving 35 others missing, all Indian nationals. (The Independent)
International relations
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel–Turkey relations
- The Cabinet of Israel legalizes the outpost settlement of Mevo’ot Yericho, in the occupied West Bank. (The Jewish Press)
- Referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed annexation of the West Bank, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu says Israel is turning into "a racist, apartheid regime." (Reuters)
Politics and elections
- 2019 Hong Kong protests
- Despite an official ban, thousands of people march from Causeway Bay to the center of town. Police use tear gas to disperse the protestors. (CNN)
- 2019 Tunisian presidential election
Sports
- 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Final
- In basketball, Spain defeats Argentina 95–75 to win their second World Cup title. (news.com.au)