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Tehran: As global oil supply disruption fears rise, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically denied targeting Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil refinery at Ras Tanura, insisting that it has no intention of targeting the oil and other critical economic infrastructure of its Gulf neighbours.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson emphasised that Tehran has no intention of striking civilian or economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia or other Gulf states.
On Monday, March 2, 2026, Saudi authorities reported intercepting two drones near the Ras Tanura facility, one of the world’s largest refineries with a capacity of around 550,000 barrels per day.
Saudi defence officials described the incident as resulting in limited damage from debris after the drones were downed. A small fire broke out but was quickly contained, with no injuries reported. Saudi Aramco temporarily halted operations at the refinery as a precautionary measure while assessing any impact.
