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Fire at Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery extinguished, no injuries reported

Fire at Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery extinguished, no injuries reported

A fire broke out at Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery, which was quickly extinguished with no reported injuries. President Trump indicated he is willing to continue economic pressure on Iran rather than launch another military strike, despite Tehran's defiance. Iran has set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for U.S. violations of a June agreement and the withdrawal of U.S. forces.

The U.S. has blocked Iranian ports and launched attacks, causing some disruption to global oil supply. Saudi Arabia signed a defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan, treating an attack on any member as an attack on all three.

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