Terrorist Attack Targets Fuel Transport Ship in Jeddah

A view of the Jeddah Islamic Port. (SPA)
A view of the Jeddah Islamic Port. (SPA)
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Terrorist Attack Targets Fuel Transport Ship in Jeddah

A view of the Jeddah Islamic Port. (SPA)
A view of the Jeddah Islamic Port. (SPA)

A fuel transport ship was attacked by an explosive-laden boat in the fuel terminal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia early on Monday, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Energy said, according to state news agency SPA.

“The attack resulted in a small fire, which emergency units successfully extinguished. The incident did not result in any casualties, and there was no damage caused to the unloading facilities, nor any effect on supplies,” the ministry spokesman said.

An official source at the ministry condemned the attack, saying it took place less than two months after an attack against an oil distribution facility in northern Jeddah and a floating platform of an oil distribution station in Jazan.

These “sabotage terrorist acts against vital installations not only target the Kingdom, but the security and stability of global energy supplies,” it added.



Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with Morocco's King

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with Morocco's King

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Friday to King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco.

According to SPA, during the talks, the Crown Prince checked on the king's health and wished him continued good health and well-being.
The king of Morocco expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince for the call and kind wishes.