An attack shaking the Gulf region has once again targeted the energy\nsector. A petrochemical complex in the industrial city of Jubail, Saudi\nArabia, was reported to be on fire after being hit by an attack in the\nearly hours of Tuesday (6\/4) local time, amid the ongoing escalation of\nregional conflicts.<\/p>\n
The Saudi government had previously accused Iran of being behind a\nseries of attacks on its energy installations and critical\ninfrastructure since the conflict erupted. On-site sources reported\nhearing a loud explosion before flames engulfed the facility owned by\nSaudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe attack caused a fire at the SABIC plant in Jubail. The sound of\nthe explosion was very loud,\u201d one source stated.<\/p>\n
Jubail is known as one of the world\u2019s largest industrial areas, with\nvarious production facilities ranging from steel, fuels, petrochemicals,\nto fertilisers.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred just hours after Israel launched a major attack\non Iran\u2019s main petrochemical facility in Asaluyeh. Iranian media\nreported several explosions at the site.<\/p>\n
In Saudi Arabia, the military stated that its air defence systems\nsuccessfully intercepted several attacks targeting the eastern region.\nAt least seven ballistic missiles were destroyed before reaching their\ntargets.<\/p>\n
The Saudi Ministry of Defence noted that parts of the ballistic\nmissile debris fell around energy facilities. \u201cParts of the ballistic\nmissile debris fell around the power facility, and damage assessments\nare ongoing,\u201d read the official Saudi statement.<\/p>\n
As an additional security measure, authorities temporarily closed the\nKing Fahd Causeway connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The closure\nfollowed heightened security threats in the area. (AFP\/P-3)<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/saudi-petrochemical-complex-ablaze-after-missile-strike-1775606627", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }