Kuwait Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE Oil Tankers
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At a glance
- Kuwait strongly condemned an alleged Iranian attack on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, deeming it a violation of international law.
- The foreign ministry stated the attack threatened maritime security and global energy supplies, calling for an immediate halt to escalatory actions.
- Kuwait expressed full solidarity with the UAE and urged adherence to international law, including freedom of navigation, to preserve regional stability.
Kuwait has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as an Iranian attack on two oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs labeled the incident a "blatant violation of international law" that jeopardizes maritime security and the stability of global energy supplies.
the attack killed one crew member and injured several others. It said the incident violated international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, and posed a direct threat to the safety of international shipping and the stability of global energy markets.
In a statement released Tuesday, the ministry reported that the attack resulted in one crew member killed and several others injured. Kuwait asserted that the incident contravened international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, posing a direct threat to the safety of international shipping and global energy markets.
Kuwait reaffirmed its complete solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, expressing support for all measures Abu Dhabi may take to protect its security and national interests. The nation called for an immediate cessation of all escalatory actions.
Kuwait's full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and expressed support for all measures taken by Abu Dhabi to safeguard its security and national capabilities.
Furthermore, Kuwait urged all parties involved to comply with international law, emphasizing the importance of provisions that guarantee freedom of navigation and transit passage through international straits. The statement stressed the critical need to maintain regional security and stability.
called for an immediate halt to all escalatory actions and urged all parties to comply with international law, including provisions guaranteeing freedom of navigation and transit passage through international straits, stressing the need to preserve regional security and stability.
Originally published by Arab Times. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.