On Thursday, a major attack was carried out on the Haifa oil refinery complex by an Iranian missile. Emergency teams have been sent to the spot to assess the damage. There is no news of anyone being injured so far.
Israel’s Fire and Rescue Authority said teams were searching the scene and working to extinguish the fire, while other teams were investigating the incident involving potentially hazardous materials.
Let us tell you that Bazan Group’s oil refineries are one of the largest energy companies in Israel, which operates the main refinery facility for fuel and chemical production in the Haifa Bay area.
Saudi Arabia may take military action against Iran. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud told this to the American media. Speaking at a press conference after a meeting with regional foreign ministers in the Saudi capital Riyadh, he said the Saudi leadership would retaliate against Iran “if deemed necessary.” “We will not step back from defending our country and our economic resources,” he said.
What did Trump say on the ground operation?
When US President Donald Trump was asked whether his administration was considering sending thousands of American troops to the Middle East, he said that he was not sending American troops. “No, I’m not sending troops anywhere. Even if I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you, but I’m not sending troops,” Trump said in the Oval Office on Thursday.
However, earlier on Thursday, a White House official told US media that “no decision has been taken yet on sending ground troops,” but reiterated that Trump was “wisely keeping all options open.”