Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia has condemned an Iranian attack on a United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing full solidarity with its neighbor. The Kingdom views the 'unacceptable attacks' as a threat to maritime security and global energy supplies.

The Saudi foreign ministry stated that Iran is responsible for the consequences of continuing such attacks, which it describes as a serious violation of international law and norms governing freedom of navigation.

Iran has imposed an effective blockade on the strait and wants to charge users for passage, a move opposed by the US. The UAE foreign ministry condemned the attack, stating that a tanker belonging to ADNOC was targeted with a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.