17 Sep 2019

Saudi oil attacks: what next?

From Nine To Noon, 9:08 am on 17 September 2019
This satellite overview handout image shows damage to oil/gas infrastructure from weekend drone attacks at Abqaiq.

This satellite overview handout image shows damage to oil/gas infrastructure from weekend drone attacks at Abqaiq. Photo: AFP

The United States has issued satellite images and cited intelligence to back its allegation Iran was behind attacks on major Saudi oil facilities. Iran denies involvement in Saturday's air attacks, which were claimed by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen.  Kathryn talks with Barak Barfi - a research fellow at the New America Foundation where he specializes in Arab and Islamic affairs.