US defense officials were ordered to plan potential responses to the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities in a Monday meeting with Trump, but the WH is waiting for the Kingdom's rulers to decide on a response before charting a path forward, sources say
Washington US defense officials were ordered to plan potential responses to the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities in a Monday meeting with President Donald Trump, but the White House is waiting for the Kingdom's rulers to decide on a response before charting a path forward, administration officials and sources familiar their thinking tell CNN.
Two US defense officials said that the Pentagon was instructed to"plan" at the White House meeting, but added that no detailed choices were presented.A source familiar with White House discussions said the administration feels time is on its side as it builds a case against Iran, which has denied responsibility for the attacks.
— Donald J. Trump September 18, 2019 Trump hit back with a tweet of his own, replying,"No Lindsey, it was a sign of strength that some people just don't understand." Administration officials have made the calculation that with the United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York next week, US officials will have the chance to meet with world leaders and discuss next steps.
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