Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura

On June 28, 2026, a helicopter belonging to the Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco crashed near the Ras Tanura terminal on the country’s eastern coast. The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. local time. According to the state news agency SPA, all 14 Saudi nationals on board were killed. Investigations into the cause of the crash are currently underway. Authorities have stated there is no evidence to suggest the incident was a hostile act. The crash took place in an area west of the Strait of Hormuz, where geopolitical tensions have recently escalated. Ras Tanura recently resumed crude oil loading operations following a four-month suspension. Aramco has not yet provided an official statement regarding the specifics of the accident.