Stay updated with breaking news from Jeddah Security. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
John Kirby issued a searing response to Saudi Arabia after its Foreign Ministry claimed it decided to reduce oil production in a "purely economic context."
The decision by the OPEC+ group of oil producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, has created a breach in U.S.-Saudi relations, with members of Congress calling to retaliate.
A major oil output cut by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other oil producers has drawn sharp accusations in Washington.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement Thursday, contradicting President Joe Biden’s claim that he did not visit Saudi Arabia to discuss oil. In fact, it says Biden suggested postponing last week's announcement by OPEC+ that it would reduce oil production.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement Thursday, contradicting President Joe Biden’s claim that he did not visit Saudi Arabia to discuss oil. In fact, it says Biden suggested postponing last week's announcement by OPEC+ that it would reduce oil production.