Yanbu Port Halts Oil Loadings After Missile Interception

The Saudi port of Yanbu ceased oil loadings following the interception of a ballistic missile over the city. The Saudi defense ministry reported the incident, while another drone crashed at the SAMREF refinery, with ongoing damage assessment, affecting one of two major routes for Gulf Arab oil exports.

The Saudi port of Yanbu has suspended oil loadings, as reported by two sources to Reuters, after the Saudi defense ministry successfully intercepted a ballistic missile over the city.

This incident marks a significant impact on the region, as Yanbu is one of two key Gulf Arab oil export routes still operational following Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The ministry additionally reported a drone crash at the SAMREF refinery, where damage assessment is currently underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)