Biden finally challenged bin Salman
Biden finally challenged bin Salman. In his recent interview with CNN, the US President talked about various topics and this time he had to frankly comment on 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 in mind to confront and punish bin Salman. However, he said that serious consequences are certainly awaiting Saudi Arabia. These remarks are a green light to the requests of US senators and representatives who have called for strict measures and punishment against Saudi Arabia.
In the interview with CNN, Biden faced direct and tough questions from Jake Tapper, the famous host of this network, and in discussing his administration’s policy towards Saudi Arabia, he provided relatively clear and direct answers to the straightforward questions. He specified 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 an effort to learn more details about the Biden administration’s approach towards Saudi Arabia, received further statements from officials of this administration. John Kirby, the spokesperson for the US National Security Council, explicitly referred to the decisions of OPEC Plus and emphasized planning to confront Saudi Arabia based on what the US President has promised.