The world's largest industrial city of Jubail, located on the Persian Gulf coast, was the target of a massive Iranian attack. According to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense, a combined strike using ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones targeted a strategic petrochemical complex. The strikes caused massive fires at several key energy facilities, with smoke visible for miles from the epicenter. The kingdom's military confirmed that debris from downed missiles and attack drones fell close to production facilities, causing a major fire. However, there have been no reports of casualties or injuries among plant personnel.

The scale of the incident is causing serious concern in the global market, as Jubail is a critical hub of the global economy. The city's industrial zone covers over 1,000 square kilometers and is home to factories that account for approximately 7% of the world's petrochemical production. Any disruption to this cluster threatens to disrupt production chains in dozens of countries. Saudi emergency services are working intensively to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby flammable storage tanks. Experts have already begun assessing the exact damage to infrastructure, but the full picture will only become clear after the aftermath of the attack is fully addressed.