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Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People

Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People
NYT World Sunday 28 June 2026, 15:18 UTC By Vivian Nereim 1 min read
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Parts of the Ras Tanura oil refinery were closed in March after a fire following an Iranian drone attack.

Parts of the Ras Tanura oil refinery were closed in March after a fire following an Iranian drone attack.
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