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High-resolution satellite images have revealed visible structural damage at Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery following what authorities describe as an Iranian drone attack, highlighting the scale

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of the strike on one of the world’s most critical energy hubs. Follow Live Updates

The imagery shows burn scars, impact zones and damaged sections of infrastructure at the Aramco-operated facility on the Persian Gulf. Ras Tanura processes millions of barrels of crude daily and serves as a cornerstone of Saudi oil exports. Analysts say the strike is likely to send shockwaves through global energy markets already strained by regional instability.

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The refinery, considered the largest oil-refining complex in the world, was forced to suspend operations temporarily after drones struck the site and triggered a major fire. While Saudi Aramco is assessing the full extent of the damage, no official statement has yet detailed casualties or the broader impact on export volumes.

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Sources said the drones originated from Iran, though Tehran has not formally confirmed involvement. Security officials warn that the attack signals an alarming expansion of the ongoing Middle East conflict into strategic energy infrastructure. One senior government source described the development as “a significant escalation” that could trigger further military responses from the US, Israel or Saudi-led coalitions.

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The strike comes amid heightened volatility in global oil markets. Crude prices have surged to multi-year highs as tensions involving Iran disrupt maritime activity near the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s oil supply passes. Although the passage remains officially open, shipping firms have scaled back operations over safety concerns, creating what analysts describe as an informal blockade of a vital global energy corridor.

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With high-resolution satellite imagery now confirming visible damage at Ras Tanura, the focus shifts to how quickly repairs can be made and whether the conflict will escalate further into energy chokepoints that underpin the global economy.

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Satellite Image Shows Major Damage At Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura After Iran Drone Strike

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