A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, a Saudi city west of the Strait of Hormuz, killing all 14 people on board. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. local time on Sunday, and all victims were Saudi nationals, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy.
Investigations Underway
The cause of the crash remains unknown, and a probe has been launched. The Saudi state news agency reported: "Investigations are underway, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash." No further details have been released.
Aramco's Ras Tanura Terminal
The helicopter belonged to Aramco, the world's largest oil company, which is majority-owned by Saudi Arabia. Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf on Friday after they were halted for nearly four months due to the war in Iran.
Ras Tanura is a key oil terminal and refinery complex, playing a critical role in global energy supplies. The crash adds to recent disruptions in the region.
