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Ballistic missile strikes Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran
A ballistic missile has struck the administrative headquarters of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, causing damage to the upper floors of an office tower within the state-owned oil giant's complex. The attack resulted in a limited fire at the facility.
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The missile impact damaged the top three floors of an office building at the Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, the company's principal administrative centre in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The strike triggered a fire that was contained to a limited area, according to initial reports.
The attack marks a significant security incident at one of the world's largest oil producers and a critical facility for global energy markets. Saudi Aramco is headquartered in the eastern coastal city, which hosts major oil and gas operations for the kingdom.
Details regarding casualties, the full extent of damage, or responsibility for the attack have not yet been confirmed. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions affecting energy infrastructure across the Arabian Peninsula.
The state-owned petroleum company has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident or any impact on its operations. Saudi Arabia's authorities have also not released further information about the attack.