A large plume of smoke and fire was observed near an Aramco site in Riyadh on Saturday, amid ongoing regional hostilities.
Key facts
- •A witness reported seeing fire and smoke near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday.
- •There has been no official confirmation from Saudi authorities regarding the fire.
- •No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
- •The Houthis previously claimed attacks on Aramco facilities in Yanbu last week.
- •Saudi Arabia reported intercepting six ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu last week without confirming damage to energy sites.
A large plume of smoke and fire was seen rising in the vicinity of an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, according to a witness. Saudi authorities have provided no immediate confirmation regarding the incident, and Aramco has not responded to requests for comment.
Context of Regional Hostilities
The fire occurs during a period of escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. The Houthi group has recently increased attacks targeting Saudi cities and energy infrastructure.
Recent Houthi Activity
Last week, the Houthis claimed they conducted missile and drone attacks against Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Saudi officials reported intercepting six ballistic missiles fired toward Taif and the Yanbu area during that period, though they did not report any damage to Aramco facilities.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Al-Monitor, Jerusalem Post.
