Reuters reported, citing an informed source at Saudi Aramco, that a ballistic missile struck the central complex of the world’s largest oil company the core pillar of the Saudi economy.
Kabul 24: According to the unnamed source, a prominent office tower in Aramco’s central complex in Dhahran, located in eastern Saudi Arabia, was targeted late Tuesday evening, inflicting severe damage on its top three floors. The source and two other knowledgeable individuals explicitly confirmed that a significant fire subsequently broke out in the building.
Dhahran serves as the strategic operational headquarters for Aramco, managing a vast network of onshore and offshore oil platforms, pipelines, processing refineries, and major export terminals across the kingdom. Prior to the confirmation of these details, at least six sources had informed Reuters that they heard massive explosions in the vicinity of the complex. Despite the gravity of the incident, Aramco officials have not yet issued an official statement or comment.
Analysis
The attack on Aramco’s operational and administrative headquarters in Dhahran marks a dangerous escalation in security threats targeting critical energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. Striking the command center of a company vital to both the Saudi economy and global oil markets could instantly rattle international energy stability and sharply heighten geopolitical supply risks. The absence of an immediate official statement from Aramco further reflects the high sensitivity and strategic weight of the situation.
