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Saudi Arabia condemns strike on Qatar’s LNG tanker

Saudi Arabia condemns strike on Qatar’s LNG tanker Saudi Arabia has condemned the attack on Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda and backed measures to protect Qatari vessels and international trade. In a statement posted on X, the Saudi foreign ministry reiterated its “rejection of all violations that threaten the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy…

Saudi Arabia has condemned an attack on the Al Mayeda, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier owned and operated by the Qatar Gas Transport Company. According to Middle East Eye, the vessel was struck in the Gulf. In a statement on X, the Saudi foreign ministry expressed its rejection of violations that threaten global energy supplies and maritime navigation safety, calling on the international community to uphold international law.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi also strongly condemned the strike on the tanker, noting that maritime security is essential for regional stability, according to Ajel English.

Brief written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye, Ajel English, Free Press Journal, Gulf News — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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