GCC Condemns Iran Attack on UAE Oil Tankers, Reaffirms Support for UAE

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has strongly condemned what it described as a deliberate Iranian attack on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The council labeled the incident a hostile act and a clear violation of international law and the principle of freedom of navigation.

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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday strongly condemned the reported Iranian attack on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a hostile act and a flagrant violation of international law and the principle of freedom of navigation.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi denounced the reported assault on the vessels, identified as Mombasa B and Al Bahyah. He warned that such actions pose a threat to maritime security and regional stability.

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Such actions threaten maritime security and regional stability.

Albudaiwi affirmed the GCC's complete solidarity with the United Arab Emirates. He reiterated the bloc's support for all measures Abu Dhabi might take to protect its security and national interests. The statement also emphasized the critical need to ensure the safety of international shipping lanes and maintain stability within the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

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The GCC's full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and reiterated the bloc's support for all measures taken by Abu Dhabi to safeguard its security and protect its national interests.