Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14: officials

The Saudi Ministry of Energy said that a helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura in the Gulf, west of the Strait of Hormuz on the east coast of Saudi Arabia, killing 14 citizens.

Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, resumed crude oil loading, which had been stopped for about four months, from the Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf on Friday.

“The relevant authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the accident,” the statement said. expressions were used.

Aramco did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

The incident occurred at 6 a.m. on Sunday, the state agency said, without providing further details.

Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, joined the rush to move cargo after Middle Eastern producers increased oil and gas production and exports ahead of an interim deal to stop war between the United States and Iran.