Saudi Arabia strongly condemns attack on Emirati tanker: assault on maritime security and global energy supplies

- Iran bears the consequences of the continued brazen attacks, and is called upon to immediately halt these violations

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of a UAE-flagged vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Kingdom affirmed that these unacceptable attacks constitute a violation of the security and safety of maritime navigation, as well as of global energy supply security.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Iran’s continued perpetration of these attacks represents a serious breach of international laws and norms, including United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, which guarantees freedom of navigation and safe passage through maritime corridors.

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The Kingdom held Iran responsible for the consequences of its continued brazen attacks, calling on it to immediately cease these violations in order to preserve the security, stability, and safety of the region.

The Kingdom reaffirmed its full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its support for the measures the UAE is taking to safeguard its sovereignty and national interests.