Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the GCC condemn the targeting of two Emirati oil tankers while transiting the Strait of Hormuz

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its strongest condemnation and rejection of the targeting of two tankers belonging to the UAE’s ADNOC company while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as an unacceptable repetition of Iranian attacks on commercial ships and tankers.

In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the recurrence of such attacks constitutes a serious escalation and a direct threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation, as well as to global energy supply security. It represented a grave violation of international laws and norms, and a blatant challenge to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirmed the necessity of respecting the rights and freedom of navigation for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, and condemned any actions or threats that could obstruct such navigation.

Saudi Arabia placed full responsibility on Iran for the consequences of its continued attacks, calling on Tehran to immediately halt these violations and respect relevant international laws. It reaffirmed that the security of the region and the safety of international navigation are shared responsibilities, and that the continuation of such attacks is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.

The Kingdom renewed its full solidarity with the sister State of the United Arab Emirates, standing by its side and supporting its measures to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and assets in response to the unacceptable repetition of Iranian attacks on commercial ships and tankers.

Egypt also strongly condemned the attack targeting the two UAE tankers while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that this attack poses a threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation and the freedom of ship movement in one of the most important international waterways.

Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with the UAE, stressing the necessity of halting all actions that threaten the security and safety of international navigation or endanger ships and civilian facilities. It emphasized the need to respect the rules of international law to contribute to de-escalation and to preserve the security and stability of the region.

Similarly, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Bedaiwi condemned the brazen and repeated Iranian attacks targeting two UAE tankers while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement, Al-Bedaiwi affirmed that these attacks constitute a serious and unacceptable escalation, and a direct threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation and international trade in one of the world’s most vital waterways, in violation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and relevant Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2817.

He firmly rejected any Iranian attempts to turn this vital international passage into a tool for pressure and threats, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities and take a firm stance to halt these repeated attacks and ensure the security and freedom of maritime navigation in accordance with the principles of international law, the law of the sea, and relevant international resolutions.

Al-Bedaiwi reiterated the GCC’s unwavering and firm solidarity with the UAE, standing by its side and supporting all measures it takes to protect its security, sovereignty, assets, and interests.