Drones Hit Fuel Tank at Oman’s Duqm Port

A view of the Port of Duqm, Oman. (Oman News Agency)
A view of the Port of Duqm, Oman. (Oman News Agency)
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Drones Hit Fuel Tank at Oman’s Duqm Port

A view of the Port of Duqm, Oman. (Oman News Agency)
A view of the Port of Duqm, Oman. (Oman News Agency)

Drones targeted an Omani port on Tuesday, hitting a fuel tank, state media said, as Iran presses its campaign against the Gulf in response to US and Israeli strikes.

"A security source reported that fuel tanks at the commercial port of Duqm were targeted by a number of drones, one of which hit a fuel tank. The resulting damage was contained without any human casualties," the Oman News Agency (ONA) said.

The attack is the second on the port in three days, as Iran broadens its targets in the Gulf.

Oman, which played a mediation role in talks between the US and Iran, has called for a ceasefire in the war.

On Sunday, a worker was injured when two drones struck the same port. One hit accommodation for workers, while debris from the other landed near fuel tanks, reported ONA.

They were the first attacks on the Sultanate since war broke out, with Oman facing strikes despite acting as a mediator between Iran and the United States just days prior to the conflict.

On Monday, one person was killed in an attack on an oil tanker off the coast of the capital Muscat that caused an explosion and fire, authorities said.

The blast in the vessel's main engine room killed one crew member, an Indian national.



GCC Statement Describes Iranian Attacks as Terrorist Acts Undermining Peace

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Statement Describes Iranian Attacks as Terrorist Acts Undermining Peace

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said on Saturday that the Iranian regime's continued terrorist acts targeting infrastructure and civilian facilities demonstrate its desire to destabilize security and stability in the region and undermine peace efforts.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms the continuation of what he described as hostile Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.

He reiterated that these "treacherous Iranian terrorist acts" represent a dangerous and irresponsible escalation, a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and a direct threat to regional security and stability.

Albudaiwi stressed that the security of Bahrain and Kuwait is an indivisible part of the security of the GCC nations.

He reaffirmed that the council countries stand in a united, steadfast position alongside Bahrain and Kuwait, fully supporting all measures they undertake to protect their security, safeguard their sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure the safety of their peoples.
 


Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Violations of Bahraini, Kuwaiti Sovereignty

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Violations of Bahraini, Kuwaiti Sovereignty
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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Violations of Bahraini, Kuwaiti Sovereignty

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Iranian Violations of Bahraini, Kuwaiti Sovereignty

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the malicious Iranian attacks and blatant violations of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, which constitute a threat to regional and international security.

The ministry stated that the continued Iranian attacks mean further escalation, pushing the region toward heightened tensions and undermining security and stability, SPA reported.

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed that these violations undermine international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region.

Saudi Arabia also renewed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, and its full support for all measures they take to safeguard their sovereignty, security, and stability.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on UNIFIL Site in South Lebanon

Smoke rises after a drone crashed near UNIFIL's headquarters. (UNIFIL)
Smoke rises after a drone crashed near UNIFIL's headquarters. (UNIFIL)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on UNIFIL Site in South Lebanon

Smoke rises after a drone crashed near UNIFIL's headquarters. (UNIFIL)
Smoke rises after a drone crashed near UNIFIL's headquarters. (UNIFIL)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position, which resulted in the death of one soldier and injuries to others.

The Kingdom reiterated its full rejection of attacks on UNIFIL forces and called for all perpetrators of attacks against peacekeeping, relief, and humanitarian personnel to be held accountable.

The Kingdom extended its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased soldier and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.