MIDDLE EAST ON EDGE: Secretary Pompeo Says Iran Drone Strike an ‘Act of War’

Originally published at: MIDDLE EAST ON EDGE: Secretary Pompeo Says Iran Drone Strike an ‘Act of War’ | Sean Hannity

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed Wednesday that the recent drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil-industry likely originated in Iran, not Yemen as previously believed by intelligence officials.

“U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday doubled down on accusations Iran is responsible for the weekend bombing on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, telling reporters that the strike was ‘an act of war,’” reports Fox News.

“I have just instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to substantially increase Sanctions on the country of Iran!” posted the President on social media.

I have just instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to substantially increase Sanctions on the country of Iran!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 18, 2019

Iran has repeatedly denied any involvement in the attacks that shut-down nearly 50% of Saudi Arabia’s oil production.

“Iran’s response will be prompt and strong, and it may include broader areas than the source of attacks,” Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported.

Read the full report at Fox News.