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Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills 14 as Ras Tanura Remains Key Oil Hub After Shipping Resumption

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing 14 Saudi nationals and prompting an official investigation as the cause remains unknown.Ras Tanura, which hosts the world s largest oil port with shipments above 5M barrels daily and a 550K barrel refinery, had resumed exports after a near four-month halt during the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.The Saudi Energy Ministry offered condolences to the families and said accidents with company aircraft are rare while investigators examine whether the crash was accidental or linked to recent attacks on oil facilities.
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