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Update on WWE Crown Jewel Following Threat of Attacks
Inside Saudi Arabia
WWE is reportedly moving forward with the Crown Jewel
Premium Live Event as scheduled, despite threats of
a potential war breaking out between Iran and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
It
was reported today by The Wall Street Journal how
the Saudis have shared intelligence with the United
States, warning of an imminent attack from Iran on
targets inside the Kingdom. The American military
and others in the Middle East are reportedly on an
elevated alert level, according to Saudi and U.S.
officials. In response to the warning, the Kingdom,
the U.S. and several other neighboring states have
raised the level of alert for their military forces,
officials said.
Saudi
officials said Iran is poised to carry out attacks
on both the Kingdom and Erbil, Iraq, in an effort
to distract attention from domestic protests that
have roiled the Islamic Republic since September.
Reuters
then reported that the United States is concerned
about the threats from Iran against Saudi Arabia.
Furthermore, The White House said the U.S. will not
hesitate to respond if necessary.
We
are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain
in constant contact through military and intelligence
channels with the Saudis, said a spokesperson
from the National Security Council. We will
not hesitate to act in the defense of our interests
and partners in the region.
It
was reported today by Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer
Newsletter that WWE Crown Jewel is still taking place
as scheduled, but WWE officials are monitoring the
situation.
All
plans are for the show at this moment but you cant
control the real world, it was noted.
The
WWE crews usually arrive in the Kingdom mid-week before
their events in the Kingdom.
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