Iran says oil tanker struck by missiles off Saudi Arabia

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Source: Politico

TEHRAN, Iran — Two missiles struck an Iranian tanker traveling through the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia on Friday, Iranian officials said, the latest incident in the region amid months of heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S.

There was no word from Saudi Arabia on the reported attack and Saudi officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Oil prices spiked by 2% on the news.

“This latest incident, if confirmed to be an act of aggression, is highly likely to be part of the wider narrative of deteriorating relations between Saudi and the U.S. and Iran,” private maritime security firm Dryad Maritime warned.

“It is likely that the region, have being stable for the last month, will face another period of increasing maritime threats, as the Iranian and Saudi geopolitical stand-off continues,” it added.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/11/iran-says-oil-tanker-struck-by-missiles-off-saudi-arabia-044366

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I'm heading to the Arabian peninsula next week.....

[C_U_L8R]

1. Thus the Trump re-election campaign begins.

He’s desperate for a war. Anywhere

[Hotler]

2. May you have a safe travel. nt

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

3. Now Trumpy's going to send 2000 troops there