Saudi Arabia condemns Iran’s targeting of Saudi, Qatari tankers
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RIYADH, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s targeting of the Saudi tanker Wedyan and the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, the Foreign Ministry said.
The ministry said the attacks were “an assault on the security and safety of international navigation, as well as the security of global energy supplies.”
Saudi Arabia said Iran’s continued launching of such attacks represented “a grave violation of international law and norms” and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which guarantee freedom of navigation and safe passage through maritime routes.
The Kingdom called on Iran to immediately cease all actions that threaten regional security, international maritime safety and energy supplies.
Saudi Arabia also said Iran bears full responsibility for the attacks and their damage and repercussions.
