Flames and Smoke Reported at Aramco Facility South of Riyadh

On Saturday, an AFP journalist reported seeing smoke and flames emanating from an Aramco facility located south of Riyadh. The reason for this occurrence is still unknown. Recently, the Houthi group has been attacking Aramco, which is predominantly owned by the Saudi government, as part of their ongoing conflict in Yemen, where Riyadh supports the internationally recognized government. As the leading company in the Saudi economy, Aramco is one of the largest corporations globally by market capitalization. Last month, the Houthis claimed responsibility for strikes on "sensitive sites" in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in the port city of Yanbu.