Pentagon To Brief Trump On Potential Military Responses To Attack On Saudi Oil
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(Worthy News) – The Pentagon is set to present a wide range of military options to President Donald Trump as he considers how to respond to an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry that many in the administration have blamed on Iran.
The military on September 20 will present Trump with a list of potential air-strike targets inside Iran, among other possible responses, U.S. officials familiar with the matter told AP on the condition of anonymity.
The officials said the Pentagon will also caution Trump that military action against Iran could escalate into full armed conflict. [ Source: Radio Free Europe (Read More…) ]
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