Aramco Helicopter Crash in Saudi Arabia Kills 14 Nationals
A helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday, killing 14 nationals, according to the state news agency. The incident occurred at 6 a.m. local time in Ras Tanura, on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast.
The cause of the crash is currently unknown. “Investigations are under way, with the participation of relevant authorities, to determine the causes of the helicopter crash,” the state news agency reported.
The crash comes after Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal following a halt of nearly four months.
Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.
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Updated: 7:37 PM PKT — June 28, 2026
Saudi authorities have not suggested any link between the helicopter crash and hostile activity, according to available reports. The incident occurred in Ras Tanura, which hosts one of the Middle East’s largest oil refineries with a processing capacity of around 550,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The state-owned energy company, Saudi Aramco, operates a large aviation fleet of more than 60 aircraft to serve its extensive network of facilities.
The Saudi Ministry of Energy has confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. The crash occurred after Saudi Aramco had resumed crude oil loading at the Ras Tanura terminal on Friday. Available reports indicate these activities had been suspended for nearly four months amid a conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The resumption is reportedly part of a broader effort by energy producers in the Middle East to increase oil and gas exports ahead of a potential interim ceasefire agreement.
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