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In the 4th century BC, the ancient Sanskrit treatise, the Arthashastra, said 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend.' According to Business Insider, Iran and Venezuela may be taking that to heart as their relationship grows ever closer. While the nations are US President Donald Trump's most frequent foreign-policy targets, Iran has been sending oil tankers directly to Venezuela. In September, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US would place more sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Pompeo accused Maduro's government of working with Tehran 'to flout the UN arms embargo.' US officials say intervening to stop Iranian tankers from reaching Venezuela was an option, raising concerns Trump may seek a confrontation before the election.
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan tells reporters at the United Nations that US President Donald Trump asked him to mediate with Iran to defuse tensions. SOUNDBITE
Saudi Arabia says that strikes on its oil infrastructure came from the "north" and were sponsored by Iran, during a press conference in Riyadh. SOUNDBITE
Saudi Arabia displays the weapons used in the attacks on two of its oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais during a press conference for Aramco's investigation findings in Riyadh. IMAGES
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir tells Reuters that Riyadh is stopping all air traffic to and from Iran and halting trade with the Islamic Republic, as the rift between the two regional rivals widens. Gavino Garay reports.
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