Gulf Nations Request U.S. Intervention to Halt Israeli Actions – Reuters
According to reports from Gulf Arab states, any attacks on Iranian oil facilities would lead to disruptions in both the oil markets and the US election. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Several Arab states in the Persian Gulf have urged the United States to prevent Israel from targeting Iranian oil facilities, expressing concern that Tehran might retaliate by attacking their oil production and destabilizing global markets, as reported by Reuters.
On October 1, Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, describing it as retaliation for the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. In response, Israel has promised a “strong response” after discussions with the US.
According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have communicated to Washington their position of not permitting Israeli jets to enter their airspace for potential strikes, based on information from three sources familiar with their governments.
“The Iranians have stated: ‘if the Gulf states open up their airspace to Israel, that would be an act of war’,” reported Ali Shihabi, a Saudi analyst with close ties to the royal court.
It has been reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a possible Israeli attack with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday, according to sources on both sides.
Two Iranian officials informed the agency that Tehran has cautioned Riyadh against aiding Israel, warning that it could not ensure the safety of Saudi oil facilities under those circumstances.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE are reportedly eager to de-escalate the situation, as indicated by Gulf sources to Reuters.
“We will be in the middle of a missile war,” one Gulf source remarked. “There is serious concern, especially if the Israeli strike targets Iran's oil installations.”
Another Gulf source expressed confidence that the US “won't allow the oil war to expand,” as such an escalation would adversely impact Vice President Kamala Harris’s prospects in the upcoming presidential election in November.
“If oil prices surge to $120 per barrel, it would harm both the US economy and Harris’ chances in the election,” the source noted, while Brent crude was priced at $78.10 per barrel on Wednesday.
The White House declined to comment on the issue when approached by Reuters, but it confirmed that US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Wednesday concerning potential military actions.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE have communicated to Israel that access to their airspace is “off the table and strategically unnecessary,” according to Reuters' paraphrase of its three Gulf sources. This situation leaves Netanyahu with the option to send jets over Jordan and Iraq, or around the Arabian Peninsula via the Red Sea, utilizing in-air refueling capabilities.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
On October 1, Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, describing it as retaliation for the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. In response, Israel has promised a “strong response” after discussions with the US.
According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have communicated to Washington their position of not permitting Israeli jets to enter their airspace for potential strikes, based on information from three sources familiar with their governments.
“The Iranians have stated: ‘if the Gulf states open up their airspace to Israel, that would be an act of war’,” reported Ali Shihabi, a Saudi analyst with close ties to the royal court.
It has been reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed a possible Israeli attack with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday, according to sources on both sides.
Two Iranian officials informed the agency that Tehran has cautioned Riyadh against aiding Israel, warning that it could not ensure the safety of Saudi oil facilities under those circumstances.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE are reportedly eager to de-escalate the situation, as indicated by Gulf sources to Reuters.
“We will be in the middle of a missile war,” one Gulf source remarked. “There is serious concern, especially if the Israeli strike targets Iran's oil installations.”
Another Gulf source expressed confidence that the US “won't allow the oil war to expand,” as such an escalation would adversely impact Vice President Kamala Harris’s prospects in the upcoming presidential election in November.
“If oil prices surge to $120 per barrel, it would harm both the US economy and Harris’ chances in the election,” the source noted, while Brent crude was priced at $78.10 per barrel on Wednesday.
The White House declined to comment on the issue when approached by Reuters, but it confirmed that US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Wednesday concerning potential military actions.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE have communicated to Israel that access to their airspace is “off the table and strategically unnecessary,” according to Reuters' paraphrase of its three Gulf sources. This situation leaves Netanyahu with the option to send jets over Jordan and Iraq, or around the Arabian Peninsula via the Red Sea, utilizing in-air refueling capabilities.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
