Saudi Arabia Blames Iran-Backed Militias for Attack on Oil Facilities

MoFA condemns strikes launched from Iraqi territory and pledges full solidarity

Riyadh: A major fire broke out at Saudi Aramco's Abqaiq oil processing facility after drones struck the refinery and the nearby East-West Pumping Station, raising fresh concerns over the security of critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

Tensions in the Gulf continue to escalate as Yemen's Houthi rebels launched fresh drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia has reported intercepting drones that targeted oil facilities in its eastern province and Riyadh.