Iran Press/ America: Speaking at the US National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), Mark Esper claimed that Tehran was behind the Yemeni drone operation against Saudi oil facilities.
In response to a question about Iran's possible role in the recent Yemeni drone strikes on Saudi Aramco oil installations, Esper said, "...a great group of Americans, very talented, very capable, and I'm confident what they get on the ground to help the Saudis will help advance our knowledge of -- demonstrate that this -- Iran was responsible."
However, the US Secretary of Defense did not say what he meant to prepare the "GROUND" for clarifying Iran's role in the recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
This is while a former Pentagon official Michael Maloof has said the Saudis did not present anything to show where the missiles and drones used in attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil fields and refineries may have originated.
Ex-Pentagon official: No evidence of Iran's involvement in attack on Aramco
Iranian Foreign Minister has also said that despite noisy claims about Tehran's involvement in the September 14 attacks on Saudi state oil giant Aramco, the public in Saudi Arabia certainly don't believe that Iran had anything to do with the attacks.
Even the Saudis don't believe Iranian role in Aramco attack: Zarif
Russian President said on Wednesday that there was no evidence that Iran was responsible for an attack on Saudi oil infrastructure last month.
No proof for Iran involvement in Saudi Aramco attacks: Putin
Yemen's Houthis who have been fighting an imposed war by the Saudi-UAE-led coalition since 2015, have claimed responsibility for the attacks, warning Saudi Arabia that their target list "will keep on expanding".
Dismissing Yemeni claims of responsibility, both Riyadh and Washington are continuing to point the finger of blame directly at Iran.
Iran has denied any involvement in the Aramco attacks and has issued a stern warning that it would retaliate against any attack that targeted it.
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