JUST IN: 🇸🇦 Iran strikes Saudi Arabia's Aramco Ras Tanura oil refinery.

 

JUST IN: 🇸🇦 Iran strikes Saudi Arabia's Aramco Ras Tanura oil refinery. pic.twitter.com/eTmPGRFAY5

— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) March 2, 2026

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 (dated March 2, 2026) claims: JUST IN: Iran strikes Saudi Arabia's Aramco Ras Tanura oil refinery.It includes a short video clip showing thick black smoke rising from an industrial facility, along with heavy flames visible in parts of the site.This appears to refer to a real incident reported today. According to multiple credible sources (Reuters, Bloomberg, Anadolu Agency, Jerusalem Post, and others):Saudi Aramco temporarily shut down operations at its Ras Tanura refinery (one of the world's largest, with ~550,000 barrels/day capacity and a key export hub) following a drone strike attributed to Iran.

Saudi defense authorities stated that two drones were intercepted/downed near the facility. Debris from them caused a limited fire, which was brought under control quickly.

No injuries or casualties were reported.

The shutdown is described as precautionary while damage is assessed.

The attack is seen as part of a broader escalation, coming amid ongoing regional strikes (reportedly Iran's response to earlier U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran).

Oil markets reacted sharply — Brent crude jumped significantly (reports mention around 9–10% at points, reaching near $80 per barrel levels).The video in the original post matches descriptions and other circulated footage of thick smoke plumes and fire at the site.Note: Some replies under the post contain memes, jokes, or unverified claims (e.g., exaggerated "inside footage" clips that look satirical), so treat user reactions with caution.This marks a serious escalation in Middle East tensions, directly targeting critical Gulf energy infrastructure.