Saudi Arabia, Jordan condemn Iran attack on Saudi oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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Saudi Arabia and Jordan on Tuesday strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting a Saudi oil tanker transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, describing the incident as a serious violation of international law and a threat to global maritime security.
The Saudi condemnation came hours after Qatar issued a similar statement following an attack on one of its liquefied natural gas carriers in the same waterway.
Saudi Arabia holds Iran responsible
In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned "in the strongest terms" what it described as Iran's targeting of the Saudi oil tanker Wadyan while it was lawfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the Qatari LNG carrier Al Rukayyat.
Riyadh said the attacks constituted a clear violation of international law and held the Islamic Republic of Iran fully responsible for the escalation.
The ministry added that the attacks represented "a direct assault on the security and safety of international navigation and the security of global energy supplies," warning of the broader implications for one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes.
Jordan expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia
Jordan also condemned the attack on the Saudi tanker, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a threat to maritime security.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates rejected and denounced the attack, reaffirming Jordan's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures the Kingdom takes to safeguard its security, stability, and national interests.
The statement followed an earlier Jordanian condemnation of the attack on the Qatari LNG carrier, underscoring Amman's concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
