Saudi Aramco Shuts Ras Tanura Refinery After Drone Strike Amid Middle East Tensions

Saudi Aramco temporarily shut down its Ras Tanura refinery, one of the world's largest, following a drone strike attributed to Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions. The attack caused a small fire that was quickly controlled, with no reported casualties. Saudi authorities intercepted additional drones targeting the facility. The incident has disrupted operations and contributed to a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, amid broader regional conflict involving the US, Israel, and Gulf states.