Aramco Facility Hit by Flames Amid Ongoing Tensions in Region

Flames and smoke were seen rising from an Aramco facility south of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear, but it comes amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

Aramco, majority-owned by the Saudi state, has come under attack from the Houthi group targeting the kingdom as part of the war in Yemen where Riyadh is backing the internationally recognized government.

The Houthis said last month that they launched strikes targeting 'sensitive sites' in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu, a port city in the kingdom. The attacks on Aramco remain a concern for global markets due to its status as the flagship company of the Saudi economy and one of the largest firms in the world by market capitalization.

The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Riyadh and the Houthi group, which has been targeting Saudi interests in recent weeks. Aramco's facilities have been a key target for the Houthis, who aim to disrupt the kingdom's oil production and exports.