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Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile West of Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu
Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile West of Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 63 nautical miles west of Saudi Arabia’s port city of Yanbu, causing a fire on the vessel’s main deck, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. All crew members are safe and accounted for, according to UKMTO. No environmental impact has been reported. “Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any su
Aug 241 min read
Saudi Arabia Activates Brief Security Warnings in Yanbu and Jazan Amid Houthi Tensions
Saudi Arabia Activates Brief Security Warnings in Yanbu and Jazan Amid Houthi Tensions RIYADH, July 25, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi authorities briefly activated security warnings in Yanbu and Jazan early Saturday amid growing tensions with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. The Saudi Civil Defense warned of a “potential danger” in the two Red Sea provinces and instructed residents to seek shelter. The alerts were withdrawn shortly afterwards, with authorities announcing tha
Jul 251 min read
Drone Strike Hits Saudi Arabia’s SAMREF Refinery in Yanbu
Riyadh, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A drone strike hit Saudi Arabia’s SAMREF refinery in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu on Thursday, the Saudi Defense Ministry said. The ministry said damage assessments were underway and did not provide further details. The refinery is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil and processes more than 400,000 barrels per day of Arabian Light crude. The strike comes as drones also targeted oil refineries in Kuwait, w
Mar 191 min read
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