Why would Iran choose this weekend to launch an aggressive attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities?
After all, until this weekend it was highly likely that President Trump would have met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the United Nations General Assembly next week. That meeting would have given Iran hope of sanctions relief it desperately needs. But the attack has probably scuppered the prospect of talks. So why attack now?
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