Iranian drones hit Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil hub in major escalation

Iranian drones have reportedly struck Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil hub, one of the world’s largest crude export terminals operated by Aramco, marking a significant escalation in the widening Middle East conflict. The strike comes amid heightened regional tensions following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Tehran’s subsequent retaliatory campaign. Ras Tanura plays a critical role in global energy markets, handling a substantial portion of Saudi oil exports. Following the reported drone strike, operations were temporarily halted to assess damage, according to media reports.