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Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Aramco was hit by a ballistic missile strike, causing a fire at a major operations center in Dhahran. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted additional drones and missiles, while the Houthis warned oil workers to avoid potential targets.
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Attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia threaten global oil supply stability and signal an escalation in regional conflict.
Saudi Aramco refinery after reported Houthi attacks, south of Riyadh / Reuters Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Aramco, was hit by a ballistic missile strike Tuesday, sparking a fire and damaging floors of a tower as the conflict with the Houthis intensified.
Reuters , citing sources, reported the damage at the complex in Dhahran and which houses a major operations center overseeing a huge network of onshore and offshore oil rigs, pipelines, refineries and export terminals.
Later state news agency SPA confirmed that an administrative building had been targeted causing a "limited fire" and citing an energy ministry official. No injuries or deaths were reported.
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