Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Kills 14 At Ras Tanura Oil Hub Near Strait Of Hormuz

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crash at the Ras Tanura oil hub killed all 14 on board, occurring just two days after crude oil loading resumed at the terminal following a nearly four-month suspension linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. While the crash itself has not directly halted port operations, Ras Tanura's export terminal remains in a fragile recovery phase, with Aramco having already rerouted part of its exports via pipeline to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional disruptions.