Episode #114: Double Double, Oil and Trouble (feat. Henry Rome)
Phil and Cooper play catch-up on this month’s news, including the attacks on oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. These drone and missile operations took out nearly 5% of the world’s daily oil supply and shook world markets. Although a rebel group in Yemen took responsibility for the attacks, the US and its allies have put the blame on Iran. What do we know so far? What would have been Iran’s rationale if they are responsible? And what comes next? Henry Rome from the Eurasia Group joins the podcast to share his insight. Iran denies involvement in Saudi attacks Zarif: Attack on Iran would mean 'all-out war' Iran defends strikes on Saudi oil facility but denies role Saudi oil facility attack challenges Washington's regional commitment (Karen Young) Lost opportunity? Rouhani departs NY without meeting Trump (Laura Rozen) Extra Listening: Episode #103, How to Lose the Iran Deal in 10 Days (6/21/19): A breakdown of the recent tensions between Iran and the US. Episode #107, Ship Out of Luck (7/25/19): an update on the recent escalations between Iran and the international community, culminating in their capturing four oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Music: Kourosh Yaghmaei - “Dar Enteha” ( Spotify | Apple Music)
Phil and Cooper play catch-up on this month’s news, including the attacks on oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. These drone and missile operations took out nearly 5% of the world’s daily oil supply and shook world markets. Although a rebel group in Yemen took responsibility for the attacks, the US and its allies have put the blame on Iran. What do we know so far? What would have been Iran’s rationale if they are responsible? And what comes next? Henry Rome from the Eurasia Group joins the podcast to share his insight.
- Iran denies involvement in Saudi attacks
- Zarif: Attack on Iran would mean 'all-out war'
- Iran defends strikes on Saudi oil facility but denies role
- Saudi oil facility attack challenges Washington's regional commitment (Karen Young)
- Lost opportunity? Rouhani departs NY without meeting Trump (Laura Rozen)
Extra Listening:
- Episode #103, How to Lose the Iran Deal in 10 Days (6/21/19): A breakdown of the recent tensions between Iran and the US.
- Episode #107, Ship Out of Luck (7/25/19): an update on the recent escalations between Iran and the international community, culminating in their capturing four oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Music: Kourosh Yaghmaei - “Dar Enteha” ( Spotify | Apple Music)