Overnight attacks struck a major petrochemical complex in the eastern industrial city of Jubail, causing a fire and loud explosions at the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) plant, a source on the ground told AFP on Tuesday. The assault occurred hours after similar facilities in Iran were hit, reflecting an escalation in regional hostilities.
The strikes targeted one of the world’s largest industrial hubs, where gasoline, petrochemicals, lubricating oil and chemical fertilizers are produced. Saudi air defenses engaged a barrage of incoming missiles in the kingdom’s eastern region, with multiple intercepts reported as authorities begin assessing damage.
The incident underscores growing tensions in the Middle East, with strategic energy and industrial infrastructure increasingly coming under attack amid broader conflict dynamics. International observers are monitoring potential implications for global energy markets and regional security.