Large-Scale Strike Hits Major Petrochemical Industrial Facilities in Saudi Arabia

Iran's Fars News Agency reported early on the 7th, citing an unnamed source, that an explosion occurred in Saudi Arabia's Jubail Industrial City, a facility with U.S. capital participation, as a result of a large-scale strike.

The report stated that Jubail Industrial City is one of the world's key petrochemical production hubs, producing approximately 60 million tons of petrochemical products annually, accounting for 6% to 8% of global output. The area hosts several major petrochemical companies and projects. Among them, SABIC is one of the main investors. Additionally, the Sadara project, involving U.S.-based Dow Chemical, and a project jointly invested by Saudi Aramco and France's TotalEnergies are also located within the industrial zone.

Meanwhile, the Saudi Defense Ministry said in a statement on the 7th that Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched toward the eastern part of the country, with some debris falling near energy facilities. Damage assessments are ongoing. The statement did not identify the party that launched the missiles.

The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement on the 6th that they carried out airstrikes on a major petrochemical complex in the Asaluyeh region of southern Iran, which is the largest petrochemical complex in Iran.