Jordan condemns Houthi attack on Saudi ship in Red Sea, voices full support
Jordan on Thursday condemned the Houthi attack on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and maritime safety.
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Jordan on Thursday condemned the attack carried out by the Houthi militia on a Saudi vessel as it transited the Red Sea, describing the incident as a flagrant violation of international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and a threat to maritime security and safety.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said Jordan rejects and denounces this assault, reaffirming its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for all measures the Kingdom takes to protect its security, stability, and resources.
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In a related development, an official source at the Transport General Authority said Thursday that the vessel ENCELIA, owned by a Saudi company, was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, causing a fire at the front of the ship.
The source told the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that all crew members are safe, and confirmed that relevant authorities have taken all necessary measures to secure the vessel, its crew, and to protect the marine environment.
The source stressed that such attacks constitute a violation of international laws and conventions that guarantee the safety of commercial ships and their crews.