Risk Of An Iranian Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities Remains High

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict Iran is offering large amounts of fuel to Lebanon directly, rather than the typical small amounts it has offered in the past through its proxy, Hezbollah. This direct overture is an attempt by Tehran to gain more leverage in Lebanon and to taunt Washington, which has warned Lebanon against accepting what is said to be an offer of over 660,000 tons of gasoline in violation of sanctions. Fears are also still running high for the potential of an Iranian attack on Saudi oil facilities, with Iran continuing to maintain…