SAUDI security forces yesterday shot dead five suspected terrorists believed to be involved in a foiled attack on the world’s biggest oil processing complex, the Saudi Interior Ministry said.

Saudi security forces reportedly shot dead at least five suspected terrorists believed to be involved in a foiled attack on the world’s biggest oil processing complex in Saudi Arabia early today.

CONCERNS about potential escalation of violence in Iraq and the fallout from resurgent crude oil prices may send investors scurrying this week, leaving US stocks vulnerable to a pullback, analysts believe.

Suicide bombers who targeted the world’s largest oil processing centre were thwarted by guards who fired on their cars, exploding both vehicles and killing the attackers.

SUICIDE bombers in explosives-laden cars attacked the world’s largest oil processing facility yesterday, but were prevented from breaking through the gates when guards opened fire on them, causing the vehicles to explode, officials said.

Suicide bombers in explosives-laden cars attempted to attack an oil processing facility that handles about two-thirds of Saudi Arabia’s petroleum output today, but were stopped when guards opened fire on them, causing the cars to explode, officials said.

Saudi Arabia has announced discoveries of oil and natural gas deposits in the central and southeastern regions of the kingdom.