17 June
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he has made phone calls to other countries' officials to convey the view that Iran attacked two tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
The United States released a video last week that it says proves Iranian involvement in the attacks. Iran flatly denies the allegations.
Pompeo told a CBS News program on Sunday that the US had shared the video and other evidence with other nations. He also said he will make a "whole bunch more calls" to explain the US stance.
The program's presenter repeatedly pointed out there was not sufficient evidence to prove Iran's involvement.
Pompeo replied that no one disputes that Iran took the actions to deny freedom of navigation in the international waterway.
Britain and Saudi Arabia back the US claim, but some other countries say that a careful assessment is needed.
NHK
