Potential for New Attacks by Iran
- November 25th, 2019
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Recently, the US Chief Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie stated that there is still a possibility for the Iranian government to attack another Saudi oil tanker. He would later state that the United States cannot discount Iran. McKenzie referred to the drone and missile attacks on the Saudi oil field that took out nearly 5.7 million bpd of production. Following the attacks, insurance rates for oil tankers carrying Middle Eastern oil shot up, increasing shipping costs.
The United States has numerous security implications with this scenario unfolding. The United States and its ally, the United Kingdom made a coalition to protect tankers in the Gulf. The goal for both these nations is to ensure that oil tankers have no interference while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Theo S.
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/New-Iranian-Attack-On-Saudi-Oil-Is-Very-Possible.html#
I wonder if after significant backlash to the previous attack if another attack is really imminent or in the works. I’d imagine that Iran is significantly deterred by actions mentioned in the article. Both military and financial pressure has been exerted on the country. I wonder if they would actually hedge their bets on another attack and hat conditions would have to be present for another.
John H