Saudi Arabia revealed yesterday that, contrary to its initial estimates, Aramco should be able to restore oil production to 100% capacity by the end of the month. And on Wednesday morning, the kingdom’s Defense Ministry said it was planning a press conference to present “material evidence” purportedly linking Tehran to the unprecedented attack on the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure.
The country’s defense ministry will hold a news conference later in the day laying out new evidence. This follows reports from the US claiming that the roughly 20 missiles and drones used in the attack had been traced back to a ‘launch site’ in southern Iran.
Tehran has denied involvement in the Sept. 14 attacks, while the Houthi rebels in nearby Yemen have claimed credit. But Washington and Riyadh have adamantly blamed Iran, whom they have blamed for several ‘attacks’ in the region since the start of the year.
Of course, this attack would represent a serious escalation from the tanker bombings and the downing of an American drone. Some have speculated that Tehran has nothing to gain from attacks like this, which only serves to provoke the West and Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have carried out several attacks within Saudi Arabia, including the bombing of an airport earlier this year, but experts say the precision of the attack on Aramco’s Abqaiq plant was far more sophisticated than anything the armed movement has ever pulled off. Experts said cruise missiles were likely used to target critical components of the oil complex.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and several senior US officials are heading to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as are several UN experts responsible for monitoring sanctions on Iran and Yemen, and another team of investigators that will report to the Security Council, according to Reuters.
The Defense Ministry’s news conference will begin Wednesday at 10:30 am ET.
The Saudi Defense Ministry said it will hold a news conference on Wednesday at 1430 GMT to present “material evidence and Iranian weapons proving the Iranian regime’s involvement in the terrorist attack.” Riyadh has already said preliminary results showed the attack did not come from Yemen.
The Iranian leadership infamously threatened that if they couldn’t export crude oil, “no one would” shortly after Washington ended waivers for countries reliant on Iranian oil. The Iranian leadership has ruled out meeting with President Trump, arguing that this would only validate the administration’s strategy of maximum pressure.
Other countries, including Japan, have said they haven’t seen any intelligence linking the attacks to Iran. But that hasn’t deterred one senior US official from asking the UN Security Council to respond.
Several senior officials in the Trump Administration assured Reuters that the Saudi investigation would yield “compelling forensic evidence” showing the location of the attack’s origins.
Trump said Monday that there was “no rush” to retaliate, and that the US was working closely with Gulf states and its European allies. But the US and Saudi Arabia are pushing Iran to stop providing financial assistance to groups like the Houthis, who retain control of most of the territory in Yemen, despite years of fighting with supporters of the ousted government, which has Saudi Arabia’s backing.
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Let’s see; combine the odds of Saudi Arabia or the USA telling the truth, the ease of planting evidence to frame an enemy, the odds of “persuading” the UN to go along with their findings, and the benefits to Saudi Arabia and Israel of framing Iran, and . . . their investigation has zero credibility. Of course MSM will proclaim the guilt of Iran to the heavens and TPTB will have their public consent to proceed with war. Does Trump have the power to stop this??
Exactly Bob it’s just so obvious These people have been chomping at the bit to attack Iran for decades They are fooling no one and the Lame stream media is nothing but (((their))) propaganda arm We ALL know that fact including POTUS
Oh, they are fooling plenty, just no one here.
Yep. And there’s the problem. There are probably plenty of people who don’t even care if Iran was responsible or not, if it gets them their long-desired war, it won’t matter how it happens.
Im just sad John McCain won’t be around to see it. Im sure if there is a hell, he’s down there dancing a little jig as we speak.
Manufactured Consent:
A book by Walter Lippmann “Public Opinion” written in 1921. In which he described the manufacture of consent as a revolution in the practice of Democracy. What it amounts to is a technique of control and he said this was useful and necessary because the common interest the general concerns of all people elude the public.
Social conformity literally causes the brain to rewrite reality.
Why would anyone believe he would want to stop it? Is there any proof that Trump is not a neocon himself? Is there any proof that the Commander In Chief is being held captive against his will by trigger happy neocons?
N.o.T.?
Narrative or Truth?
Like passports found within the rubble, credible evidence may definitively suggest the starting point of where the attacks came from, but who pulled the trigger could be arguable. What if a cabal of evil people have infiltrated countries, are difficult to ID, and have ulterior motives to start shit, and then plant evidence, or make it look like peaceful people are provoking a reaction?
Has that happened before in history? It has happened so many times, it is the m.o. of evil groups wanting to exert power, control, and rule over others.
And the innocent lives lost, the major damage to business, industry, and infrastructure does not bother their conscience, if they even have one.
Most times, following the money yields telling clues cui bono.
But not always.
If their power is threatened, or their identity is an danger of being revealed, then vipers strike with venom that kills.
Black hats, white hats, the news narrative given to the masses, and the truth that is known, but must be kept secret, in a toxic battle for power, wealth, and control.
Makes one think that Good vs. Evil is a never-ending war, with collateral damage on all sides. History repeats, and our Creator weeps, I bet.
And to think, some people mock those of Faith, who put Hope in life after death, in a realm where evil does not exist, and we are reunited in Love, with family and friends who have arrived there before we have.
Hell exists, too.
Right here on Earth.
Just trying to grasp onto as much enjoyment, and as little grief as possible during my stay. In peace.
And wishing the same, for friends of mine in the same crazy adventure.
And so it goes.
1 Timothy 2:1-4 KJB… “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
And too, Preach, I’m certain I read it somewhere…”There will be wars, and rumors of wars. These things must come to pass…” But what does He say after that realization, we should do. Seek ye first…?
Found a Driver’s License from Tehran?
Saudi Arabia is a major supplier of oil to our ally China. If Iran is found to have been behind the attack, the president should authorize a forceful military response… by China against Iran whenever they want to.
China is waiting for the world to be distracted going after Iran, so they can crack down on Hong Kong.
Yeah, so we have ‘material evidence’ it was they who attacked us on Sept 11.
I hope Iran did attack them. Let them have a taste of their own medicine.
http://armswatch.com/leaked-arms-dealers-passports-reveal-who-supplies-terrorists-in-yemen-serbia-files-part-3/
Chain of custody?
Do not believe, period.
Exactly. “Evidence” originating from an entity I don’t trust (SA), passed on to another entity I don’t trust (.gov) and then presented to me by yet another entity I do not trust(MSM). In that regard, chain of custody is not even relevant.
COC: Israel’s Ministry of False Flags (Evidence Fabrication Division) to Charles Kushner to Jared Kushner to Robert O’Brien.
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-sa/index.html
Once again, the zionist entity manipulates the situation from “behind the scene”.
Israel has been “chomping at the bit” to get the USA and others to “do something” about Iran. Israel cannot complete the act itself, as its IDF would be defeated, not unlike what occurred in Lebanon.
Israel NEVER fights its own battles, always getting others to do its “dirty work” for it.
It started in 33 AD with the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. The jews would not do the deed themselves, instead getting the Romans to do it for them…
Candidate Trump appears to be real while President Trump is cartoonish. Did I get it right, what do I win?
A bigger tax bill, for the greater glory of Israel, and maybe a few dead grandkids in the next war.
In no rush to retaliate? Sounds like they need more time to manufacture consent or wait for Bibi’s team to get reelected.
You Iran-deniers are idiots.
Here is irrefutable SATELLITE imagery which PROVES Iran did it!! Case closed!
**** Breaking News **** Saudi Arabia Intelligence (possibly an oxymoron) just released a photo of the ACTUAL launching. Case closed!
Also, three of the cruise missiles did NOT explode. While sifting through the wreckage this is what was found pasted on one of the missiles. Seriously, what more goddamned proof do you people need?? Case closed!
Say’s the guy who believes the official US governments 9/11 story of the Box Cutter Fairies!
You are a gullible dumb shit for sure. That photo is no proof at all. Looks as fake as that photo of non-existent mobile weapons labs in Iraq.
Might as well make Nayirah the lead investigator.
You’re not the sharpest tool in the shed, that’s for damned sure.
That photo is very very real. Your denying it simply shows that you hate America … since it is an American satellite which captured the data in real time. America has nothing to gain by lying about this.
Your hatred for America is obvious in almost everything you post. Why do you hate America? Why don’t you just move to Iran and stick a diaper on your head (since so much shit is spewing from you pie hole)?
I suppose your next objection will be to deny that “Made in Iran” label. Jeez, you really are denser than a Black Hole!
Being analytical and objective is not synonymous with hating America.
Stucky, please show us how one looks at that photo and is able to therefore prove that the missiles came from Iran and not Yemen?
I will afterwards body slam you with evidence to the contrary.
I think it’s a joke, as demonstrated by the panels that follow …
Okay I’ll buy that. But look at his articles and comments about 9/11. No joking or satire at all. He believes the story just as it is told to him. So with someone that believes the story about 9/11 as told by their government, makes you wonder why they would not believe this as well. Why would he be serious about 9/11 and joking about this? They’r eone in the same.
“But look at his articles and comments about 9/11. …. He believes the story just as it is told to him.”
You are an outright boldfaced LIAR. God says he hates liars. So I hate you … why argue with God? Liars also burn in hell. I hope I get ringside seats to watch you squirm and burn.
Not once, not ever (unless in jest or sarcasm … which clearly is above your pay grade) have I written that I agree with the government version. Not. Once.
My ONLY disagreement is the belief that the towers were brought down via “controlled demolition” … and the hysterical conspiracies that involves. I am a Demolition Denier …. which, in your mind is synonymous with believing the government version. Unbelievable. Can you even tie your shoes on your own?
By BL:
Even other people know that you have stated on record that you believe the official government (your god) story. So it’s not just me that says you do, it’s others also. I can’t find the link of the article you actually wrote whereas you backed up the governments version of the events 100%.
“My ONLY disagreement is the belief that the towers were brought down via “controlled demolition” … and the hysterical conspiracies that involves. I am a Demolition Denier…”
You have to understand physics and map-reading.
1. First you look at the angular impact at the point where the missile first penetrated the ground. Missiles don’t come straight down from the sky! It’s like those cop shows where they can trace the angle at which the bullet was fired using lasers and a string. In this case, using powerful lasers and a rather long string, the evidence clearly shows the missiles came from a suburb in Tehran.
2. Then, based on the type of missile, and using it’s mass as a quark constant you calculate the amount of mass ejected at point of impact to determine its vertical displacement. In other words, you look at how deep the hole is. A missile that only travels 10 miles won’t make a hole as deep as one traveling a thousand miles. Again, the scientific formulas prove this missile came from far far away.
3. And don’t forget all those “made in Iran” stickers.
It really pisses me off that I have to expend so much time and energy explaining to you what is so painfully obvious!!!
Please direct any further questions to Llpoh. He understands all this stuff even better than I do.
How come anytime you get into trouble you solicit the help of Llpoh? I’ve noticed you do that in every heated postings you get into. Are you not your own man?
Dang, Stuck, are you running for office?
OK, That’s Funny.
I realize you’re probably being sarcastic, but I’ll proceed as though you’re serious. It’s not that I don’t believe Iran was involved. It’s that I don’t fucking care. Whatever beef the Iranians and Saudis have against each other is their issue. Why should we be involved in ensuring the flow of oil from Arabia to China? I certainly don’t care about the “Shia Crescent”. They’re not encircling me. Israel has nukes. They can defend themselves. Arabia just bought $90B of arms from us. Let them defend themselves – if they can get off their fat asses. They bring in people from other countries to do their grunt work. No wonder they’re getting along so well with the Jews lately. Let the whole Middle East go up in flames – I really couldn’t care less.
WHY??????
lol
Iska.
It’s not about unemployed Camel Jockeys or Sandsplivs. It’s about keeping the Petro Sheckles as the world reserve currency.
“Petro Sheckles” huh? Thats pretty good. I might have to steal that one…
But you are correct. I do not give one single fuck what the Iranians/Saudis/Israelis do to each other as long as they do it over there. But, even without the whole petro sheckles issue, Israel wants Iran smashed into pieces and dissolved into a failed state like Iraq and Syria, so the US will do what it is told to do and smash Iran. If trump doesn’t do it, whoever comes after will. Its only a matter of time.
Stucky…
Please stop clubbing these baby fur seals. My sides are still splitting from the last one and I have Cardio Rehab in 2 hours.
As my good buddy Donkey Lips once said, Your really into this stuff, aren’t you?
Real headline: Saudis state they have manufactured evidence tying Iran to the attack on Aramco.
The last time Saudi Arabia got us in a war was SEP 2001 and we ain’t done fighting that one.
One crisis at a time, please. – Doc P
In spite of rumors otherwise, I went to the region 13 times prior to 1990.
We have been serving the King off and on since Arab and American Oil got hitched.
Who remembers AMOCO?
Don’t know what the MIC and CIA would do without your help, Stuck.
A week ago Saudi Arabia was looking to increase oil prices ahead of its impending IPO. Ta-Da….oil prices shoot up. What a co-winky-dink!