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Fire and smoke reported near Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh
A large plume of smoke and fire was observed near an oil facility operated by Saudi Aramco in the Saudi capital, according to reports, as tensions escalate between Riyadh and Yemen's Houthi movement.
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Riyadh witnessed a significant fire incident near a Saudi Aramco installation on Sunday, with witnesses reporting substantial smoke and flames visible from the facility. The occurrence comes amid heightened regional tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, which has previously claimed responsibility for attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Kingdom.
The Houthis, a militarised faction based in Yemen, have conducted multiple drone and missile strikes against Saudi oil facilities and military installations over recent years. These attacks have periodically disrupted global energy markets and prompted international concern about regional stability.
Saudi Aramco, one of the world's largest oil producers, operates extensive production and refining facilities across Saudi Arabia. The company and Saudi government officials have not immediately issued detailed statements regarding the incident or its cause.
The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by Saudi Arabia's energy sector and the broader geopolitical tensions in the Arabian Peninsula. Regional observers remain vigilant for potential escalations in the long-running conflict between Saudi forces and Houthi militants.