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Fire and smoke reported near Aramco facility in Saudi capital Riyadh
A witness reported seeing fire and smoke near a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh, though Saudi authorities and the oil giant have yet to issue immediate statements. The incident comes amid mounting tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement.
LSN Malaysia ·
An eyewitness account on Wednesday described fire and smoke emerging near an Aramco installation in Riyadh, adding to regional security concerns. However, neither Saudi Arabian officials nor Saudi Aramco have provided initial confirmation or details regarding the reported incident.
The report emerges against a backdrop of escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen. The militant group has previously conducted attacks against Saudi infrastructure, including energy facilities, using drones and missiles.
The silence from official channels has left details of the incident unclear, including the exact nature and extent of any damage, or whether the report has been independently verified. The timing of the witness account coincides with a pattern of security incidents in the region.
Saudi Aramco and relevant government agencies typically issue statements following significant incidents at critical infrastructure. Observers in the region were awaiting official confirmation and further details about the reported fire and smoke.