Saudi crown prince warns of ‘Iran threat’ to global oil (BBC)

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has warned that oil prices could rise steeply if the world does not act to deter Iran.

Mohammed bin Salman said failure to act could embolden Iran and lead to war, which he said would ruin the global economy, following an attack on oil facilities which he blames on Tehran.

Iran said the prince’s remarks would “bring [the Saudis] nothing but shame”.

The prince also said he accepted some responsibility for journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing. Read more

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