US threatens Saudi Arabia with withdrawal of American army and air defense systems
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The United States may withdraw American military units and assets from Saudi Arabia Defense, if Riyadh does not reach an agreement with Moscow on stabilizing oil prices. A corresponding bill has been prepared in the US Senate, American media report, citing informed sources.
The bill, which provides for the withdrawal of the US army and air defense systems from Saudi Arabia, was prepared by Republican Senators Kevin Cramer and Dan Sullivan. According to the new law, if Riyadh and Moscow do not agree on reducing oil production to stabilize world oil prices, the US will withdraw US army personnel, anti-aircraftmissile Patriot systems and THAAD missile defense systems. It is emphasized that the withdrawn equipment and army units can be deployed on the territory of another country in the region.
Senators intend to conduct a telephone conversation with officials from Saudi Arabia two days after the planned meeting of OPEC +, at which Riyadh and Moscow will agree to reduce production. According to media reports, during the negotiations it is planned to discuss the stabilization of world oil markets, other details are not given.
By the way, earlier it was reported that US representatives were not invited to the OPEC + meeting, which is due to take place on April 9.
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