Israël richt zich mogelijk op Iraanse oliefaciliteiten infographic
Graphic shows Iran’s critical oil and gas infrastructure.
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CONFLICT

VS bespreken mogelijke Israëlische aanval op Iraanse oliefaciliteiten

By Jordi Bou

October 4, 2024 - President Joe Biden has indicated that the U.S. is discussing the possibility of an Israeli attack on Iran’s oil infrastructure as a response to Tehran’s missile offensive on October 1.

Oil analysts and security experts have said Israel could target Iran’s oil refining sites and the Kharg Island oil port, which handles around 90% of the country’s crude exports.

Hitting Iran's petroleum industry would hurt its economy. Such an attack could provoke Iran in turn to strike oil production facilities in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states. That could send the price of fuel, always a major U.S. campaign issue, soaring before Americans pick a new president and Congress in the Nov 5 elections.

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PUBLISHED: 04/10/2024; STORY: Graphic News
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