Yemen condemns Iranian attack on Saudi oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Yemen has strongly condemned Iran's attack on the Saudi oil tanker 'Sidra' as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a threat to maritime security.
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AIYemen has strongly condemned the Iranian attack on the Saudi oil tanker 'Sidra' as it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement, the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that targeting commercial vessels and endangering the lives of their crews constitutes a direct assault on the freedom of international navigation.
The ministry added that the attack represents a serious escalation that threatens the security of maritime corridors, warning against continued Iranian escalation and the threat it poses to vital shipping lanes and global energy supplies.
The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Yemen's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all measures the Kingdom takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and stability.