Iran has claimed innocence as regional tensions rise between Washington, its allies and Tehran.
Saudi Arabia has warned that sabotage operations against two of its oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates could threaten the supply of oil to consumers all over the world.
Al-Falih claimed the attack was designed to “undermine the freedom of maritime navigation, and the security of oil supplies to consumers all over the world,” CNN reported. The alleged sabotage comes soon after the U.S. warned that Iran and its proxies could be planning to target maritime traffic in the region in response to escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Last week, National Security Adviser John Bolton said an aircraft carrier strike group and B-52 bombers would be sent to the region as a warning to Iran not to threaten the interests of the U.S. or its allies.
Spokesperson Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that the security of regional shipping and maritime transport is of great importance and called the developments “alarming and regrettable.” According to the state-run IRNA news agency, Mousavi also warned against any “conspiracy orchestrated by ill-wishers” or “adventurism by foreigners” to undermine local stability.
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