UK PM Johnson stands in support of Saudi allies after oil attack - GulfToday

UK PM Johnson stands in support of Saudi allies after oil attack

  • 16 Sep 2019
Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson poses for the media. File photo

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stands in support of his Saudi Arabian allies following an attack on its oil facilities which marked a "wanton violation of international law", his spokesman said.

Asked about releasing oil reserves, the spokesman said Britain's business department was monitoring the situation and working with the International Energy Agency.

Reuters

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