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UAE, Saudi Arabia Condemn Iran After Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia condemned Iran for a missile attack on an ADNOC-owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The UAE stated the attack violated UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which emphasizes freedom of navigation.
  • Both nations warned Iran that such actions threaten regional stability and global energy security, urging an immediate halt to violations.

The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have strongly condemned Iran following a missile attack on an oil tanker belonging to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as it transited the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the "hostile Iranian attack" as a blatant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which upholds the principle of freedom of navigation and prohibits targeting commercial vessels or disrupting international shipping lanes.

UEA has stated its condemnation and rejection of the hostile Iranian attack that targeted an ADNOC-owned tanker with a missile during its crossing of the Strait of Hormuz.

— UAE Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UAE's official statement condemning the attack.

In its statement, the UAE cautioned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for pressure or blackmail, warning that such actions jeopardize regional stability and global energy security. ADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels was targeted by a missile during the transit but reported no casualties or injuries.

Saudi Arabia echoed the UAE's condemnation, with its Foreign Ministry issuing a statement in the "strongest terms" against the targeting of the Emirati tanker. Riyadh emphasized that the attack constitutes a threat to maritime navigation safety and global energy supply security. Like the UAE, Saudi Arabia stressed that the incident breaches international law, including UNSC Resolution 2817, and holds Iran responsible for these "brutal attacks."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and rejection in the strongest terms of the targeting of an Emirati tanker during its crossing of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Saudi Ministry of Foreign AffairsSaudi Arabia's official statement condemning the attack.

Both Gulf nations urged Iran to cease its violations of international law in the Strait of Hormuz to preserve regional peace and stability. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the vital waterway, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport.

The Kingdom holds Iran responsible for the continuation of these brutal attacks.

— Saudi Ministry of Foreign AffairsSaudi Arabia's statement holding Iran accountable.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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