Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned an attack on a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier in the Gulf, urging the international community to take swift action to secure maritime routes and global energy supplies.
The incident involved the Qatar Gas Transport Company vessel Al-Mayeda, which was struck on Friday night. Fortunately, no crew members were injured, and there was no reported environmental damage.
In a statement, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its stance against any actions that jeopardize maritime security and energy supply chains worldwide. The ministry also expressed support for Qatar's efforts to safeguard its tankers and international trade.
The Kingdom called on global powers to uphold international law and ensure the protection of shipping lanes, emphasizing the critical role of stable energy supplies in the global economy.