Key facts
- A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday.
- Fourteen people died in the incident.
- The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
- An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, killing all 14 people on board. The cause of the accident is unknown and under investigation by Saudi authorities. The helicopter belonged to Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company. The incident occurred around 6 am local time, and all of the deceased were Saudi nationals. Aramco has recently navigated disruptions to oil supplies and prices due to the Iran war, rerouting some exports to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.