The United States is softening its initial aggressive tone on the recent attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.<br />The diplomatic dialing down of tensions comes just a matter of days after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the attack an "act of war."<br />For more on this and other news around the world, let's turn to our Kim Da-mi.<br />Da-mi, tell us more.<br /><br />Mark, Pompeo said on Thursday that Washington is seeking a "peaceful resolution" with Iran,...after Tehran raised the prospect of "all-our war" if it were attacked.<br />Pompeo made the remarks during a trip to United Arab Emirates to discuss how to respond to the attacks.<br />Despite Iranian denials, Pompeo said there was an "enormous consensus in the region" that Iran did carry out the attacks.<br />He added sanctions will be imposed on Iran to prevent its continued support for terrorism.<br />However, Pompeo stressed Washington will build a coalition aimed at achieving peace.<br />According to AP,...among Washington's efforts is to more closely monitor the northern part of Iran.<br />It says the Trump administration is considering deploying a Patriot missile defense system to cover the area.<br />This comes after Iran warned that any U.S. or Saudi strike against Iran would result in an "all-out war."<br />The country's Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif told CNN on Thursday that Tehran doesn't want war or to engage in a military confrontation.<br />However, he made it clear Iran won't blink to defend its territory.<br />
