Saudi Arabia condemns Gulf attacks, urges protection of Hormuz shipping

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Saudi Arabia has condemned recent attacks on Gulf states, emphasizing the need to protect maritime shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. This statement highlights ongoing security concerns and regional tensions affecting trade.

Saudi Arabia condemns Gulf attacks, urges protection of Hormuz shipping Saudi Arabia has condemned attacks on Gulf states and warned against any disruption to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it denounced “in the strongest terms of the treacherous targeting of the lands and territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait,” and reiterated its support for measures taken by Gulf countries to safeguard their security. The statement also called for de-escalation and the protection of maritime routes. "We demand an immediate halt to the blatant attacks on the lands and territorial waters of the Gulf states, and to any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz or disrupt international waterways, and stress the importance of adhering to the protection of international maritime routes in accordance with relevant international laws."