Rep. Michael WaltzGeverifieerd account

Recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities are right out of the typical Iranian playbook. Iran isn't directly attacking American assets. They're having a surrogate (Houthis) take responsibility for the attack while denying involvement to muddy the waters.

They cause minimal casualties but cause significant impact on international oil prices, like the tanker attacks earlier this year.

Iran's ultimate goal is to get the U.S. to de-escalate and ease sanctions. They're acting out to change the narrative that peace can only be achieved if we stop exerting economic pressure. This is false. Stopping the pressure only endangers the world.

If we stop economic sanctions against Iran, they will kick their nuclear development program into overdrive. This is dangerous for the Middle East and the globe.