Saudi Arabia and Qatar condemn Iranian attack on UAE tanker

Saudi Arabia and Qatar condemn Iranian attack on UAE tanker Saudi Arabia and Qatar have condemned an Iranian attack on an Emirati tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, with Riyadh calling it a “grave violation” of international law and an assault on maritime security and global energy supplies. Saudi Arabia said Iran must immediately cease what it called continued aggression and reaffirmed its support…

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly condemned Iran's attack on a United Arab Emirates (UAE) tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations labeling the incident as a "grave violation" of international law and a threat to maritime security and global energy supplies. Saudi Arabia's statement reaffirmed its support for the UAE, while Qatar described the attack as a "flagrant violation" of international law and freedom of navigation.

Doha further warned that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for regional economies and global trade, poses a significant threat to the economic stability of the region.

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