Watch CBS News

Saudi Arabia

0918-cbsn-iranoilattack-1936470-640x360.jpg

U.S. official says attack on Saudi refinery was approved by Iran's supreme leader

President Trump announced on Wednesday that he will issue substantial sanctions against Iran in response to the attacks on a Saudi oil facility last weekend. In Riyadh, Saudi officials presented wreckage from drones that they said proves the attack was "unquestionably sponsored by Iran." Iran says it wasn't involved, but CBS News national security correspondent David Martin spoke to a U.S. official who said the attack was approved by Iran's supreme leader. He joined CBSN with the details.

cbsn-fusion-trump-to-increase-sanctions-on-iran-after-saudis-blame-country-for-oil-facility-strikes-thumbnail-349040.jpg

Trump to increase sanctions on Iran

President Trump says the United States will increase sanctions on Iran as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Saudi government officials blame that country for strikes on oil production facilities in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin, chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, and White House correspondent Paula Reid spoke to CBSN's "Red and Blue" about what to expect from Washington on Iran next.

Show More
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.