02.03.2026 10:52
Iran's recent attacks on Gulf countries have targeted Saudi Arabia. The country's economic lifeline, the Aramco oil refinery in Ras Tanura, was hit. Smoke rose from the area as operations at the refinery were halted. Aramco is known as the company with the largest crude oil reserves in the world.
An Iranian drone struck a facility belonging to Aramco in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco halted operations at the Ras Tanura refinery following the drone attack in the region.
FIRE BROKE OUT AT THE FACILITY
It was reported that a fire broke out at the facility after the attack. According to initial information, there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
TARGETED WITH DRONE
The Iranian-made Shahed-136 drone targeted the refinery, which is known to be one of Saudi Arabia's most important energy centers.
ONE OF THE LARGEST REFINERIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
The struck facility has a processing capacity of 550,000 barrels of oil per day and is noted to be among the largest refineries in the Middle East. The facility holds a strategic position in Saudi Arabia's production and export chain.
75% OF EXPORTS COME FROM THIS PORT
Ras Tanura Port hosts approximately 75% of Saudi Arabia's total oil exports. Therefore, any attack in the region has the potential to directly affect not only the Saudi economy but also global energy markets.