GCC chief condemns Iranian attacks on two UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi denounced repeated Iranian attacks on two ADNOC tankers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz.
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, harshly condemned Iranian attacks on two tankers belonging to the UAE's ADNOC while they were navigating the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Albudaiwi described these repeated and aggressive acts as a troubling and unacceptable escalation, posing a direct threat to the safety and freedom of maritime traffic in one of the world's most crucial waterways.
He emphasized that these attacks contravene the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and several Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2817.
Albudaiwi firmly rejected any notion that Iran was attempting to use this vital international passage as a tool for pressure and intimidation. He appealed to the global community to assume its responsibilities, adopt a strong stance to halt these recurring attacks, and safeguard the safety and liberty of maritime navigation in line with international law, the Law of the Sea, and related international resolutions.
He reaffirmed the GCC's complete and unwavering support for the United Arab Emirates, its backing for all measures taken by the UAE to protect its security, sovereignty, assets, and interests.
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