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Gulf States and Arab Countries Condemn Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker
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Gulf States and Arab Countries Condemn Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Qatar, Jordan and the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran’s attack on the Saudi tanker SIDR in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Qatar said the strike violated international maritime law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, while Jordan called it a threat to global maritime navigation.
  • The statements expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and warned that continued disruption in the waterway could endanger regional security and global trade.

Qatar, Jordan and the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran’s attack on the Saudi tanker SIDR in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strike killed members of the crew and threatened maritime security.

categorically rejected the weaponization of the Strait of Hormuz and demanded its unconditional reopening.

— Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign AffairsQatar’s statement called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry called the attack a blatant violation of international maritime law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817. It “categorically rejected the weaponization of the Strait of Hormuz” and demanded that the waterway reopen unconditionally.

The ministry said “freedom of navigation in the vital waterway is a non-negotiable principle.” It warned that keeping the strait closed would put regional security and the global economy at risk. Qatar also said it stood in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supported measures taken by Riyadh to protect its national assets.

freedom of navigation in the vital waterway is a non-negotiable principle

— Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe ministry emphasized the importance of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Jordan described the attack as a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to the security of global maritime navigation. Its Foreign Ministry said the country had “absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia” and supported measures to protect Saudi security, stability and national resources.

absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia, expressing full support for all measures taken by Riyadh to protect its security, stability, and national resources.

— Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesJordan expressed support for Saudi Arabia after the attack.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi called the incident “a dangerous escalation, a grave violation of international law, and a direct threat to the security and safety of international maritime navigation.” He said the attack exposed regional stability and the flow of global trade to “grave risks,” adding that GCC states stood with Saudi Arabia in measures to protect its security and interests.

a dangerous escalation, a grave violation of international law, and a direct threat to the security and safety of international maritime navigation.

— Jasem AlbudaiwiThe GCC secretary-general condemned the attack and warned of risks to maritime navigation.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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