UAE strongly condemns Iranian attack on Saudi tanker Seder
The UAE has condemned Iran’s attack on the Saudi tanker Seder in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed several crew members.
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AIThe United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Iranian attack on the Saudi oil tanker Seder as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the deaths of several crew members.
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack poses a serious threat to the safety and security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the security and stability of one of the world’s most vital waterways.
The UAE expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, affirming its support for all measures to protect the security and safety of Saudi vessels and national interests, and to ensure freedom of navigation in regional and international waters.
The ministry stressed that this assault is a blatant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which underscores the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and rejects attacks on commercial ships or disruption of international maritime routes.
It added that targeting commercial shipping or using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for pressure or economic blackmail is unacceptable, and constitutes a direct threat to regional stability, global energy security, and the safety of international trade.