Biden finally challenged bin Salman
Biden finally challenged bin Salman. In his recent interview with CNN, the U.S. President discussed various topics, and this time he had to candidly express his views regarding the recent developments in Washington-Riyadh relations and bin Salman’s actions in the oil market in response to questions from Jake Tapper, the famous host of this news network.
Biden stated that he will not explicitly reveal what he has planned to counter and punish bin Salman, yet he mentioned that there will definitely be serious consequences awaiting Saudi Arabia. These remarks signal a green light to the requests of U.S. senators and representatives who have called for strict measures and punishment against Saudi Arabia.
In the CNN interview, Biden faced direct and tough questions from Jake Tapper, the well-known host of the network, and in discussing his administration’s policy towards Saudi Arabia, he provided relatively clear and straightforward answers to the direct questions. He clarified that bin Salman has allied with Putin in the oil market, and he is waiting for Congress to resume its activities to plan a response to Saudi Arabia.
Journalists, in their efforts to obtain more details about the Biden administration’s approach towards Saudi Arabia, received additional statements from officials of this administration. John Kirby, the spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council, explicitly referred to the decisions of OPEC Plus and emphasized planning to counter Saudi Arabia based on what the U.S. President has promised.