Video: Iran launches drone strike on Saudi Aramco’s key oil refinery
Abdullateef Fowewe
Iran has struck Saudi Aramco’s massive Ras Tanura oil refinery with drones, triggering a shutdown and massive fire.
The attack comes as the US and Israel conduct strikes on Iranian targets, heightening fears of a broader war.
Eyewitness footage shows thick black smoke billowing from the facility, one of the world’s largest oil processing hubs on the Persian Gulf coast.
Ras Tanura handles over 500,000 barrels of oil per day—about 5% of global supply—making it a critical artery for energy markets.
The incident has sent shockwaves through trading floors, with Brent crude prices surging 8% to $95 per barrel in early reactions.
