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Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain condemn Iran's attack on UAE tanker in Hormuz
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Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain condemn Iran's attack on UAE tanker in Hormuz

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Bahrain condemned Iran's attack on an Emirati oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The countries called the incident an unacceptable violation of international law and a threat to maritime navigation and international energy supplies.
  • They urged Iran to cease such attacks to preserve regional security and stability, while expressing support for the UAE's actions to protect its sovereignty.

Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Bahrain have strongly condemned Iran's alleged attack on an Emirati oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the incident an unacceptable violation of international law. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that such "unacceptable aggressions" threaten the security of maritime navigation and international energy supplies, constituting a "flagrant violation of international laws."

These unacceptable aggressions threaten the security of maritime navigation and international energy supplies, and constitute a flagrant violation of international laws.

— Saudi Foreign MinistryStatement condemning the attack on the Emirati oil tanker.

Riyadh also held Iran responsible for the "consequences of continuing these brutal attacks" and called for an immediate cessation of these violations to maintain security and stability in the Middle East. The ministry affirmed its support for any actions the United Arab Emirates might take to protect its sovereignty and resources.

Jordan echoed these sentiments, describing the attack as a "flagrant violation of international law and a threat to the security of maritime navigation." Amman expressed solidarity with the UAE in its efforts to safeguard its security, stability, and resources. Similarly, Bahrain's Foreign Ministry appealed to the UN Security Council to adopt "deterrent measures to protect the security of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."

We hold Iran responsible for the consequences of continuing these brutal attacks and call on Tehran to cease these violations to preserve security and stability in the Middle East.

— Saudi Foreign MinistryStatement urging Iran to stop its aggressive actions.

The condemnation follows the UAE's accusation that Iran launched a missile attack on a tanker belonging to the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). While the incident reportedly caused no casualties, it has heightened regional tensions. The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem al-Budaiwi, denounced the attack as a "dangerous and unacceptable escalation," rejecting any Iranian attempts to weaponize the vital international waterway.

This represents a dangerous and unacceptable escalation.

— Jasem al-BudaiwiGCC Secretary-General condemning the attack.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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