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Riyadh, Baghdad Stress Need to Prevent Iraq from Being Used as Launchpad for Attacks

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein meet in Amman on Wednesday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein meet in Amman on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Riyadh, Baghdad Stress Need to Prevent Iraq from Being Used as Launchpad for Attacks

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein meet in Amman on Wednesday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein meet in Amman on Wednesday. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Amman on Wednesday.

They underlined the depth of relations between their countries and the need to support everything that bolsters Iraq’s interests and relations with Arab and Muslim countries to achieve development and stability for all.

This includes preventing Iraqi territory and capabilities from being used as a “means for aggression against its neighbors.”

Prince Faisal and Hussein were in the Jordanian capital to take part in the Arab Islamic ministerial meeting to discuss developments in Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites.

The meeting brought together Arab foreign ministers, the Secretary-General of the Arab League and representatives from Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Malaysia.

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Oil Spill Affects 12 km of Oman Coast, Masirah Unaffected

Aerial view of oil spilling from the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi into the water, off Al-Qibliyyah island, Hallaniyat Group Of Islands, Oman, August 13, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. (Reuters)
Aerial view of oil spilling from the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi into the water, off Al-Qibliyyah island, Hallaniyat Group Of Islands, Oman, August 13, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. (Reuters)
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Oil Spill Affects 12 km of Oman Coast, Masirah Unaffected

Aerial view of oil spilling from the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi into the water, off Al-Qibliyyah island, Hallaniyat Group Of Islands, Oman, August 13, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. (Reuters)
Aerial view of oil spilling from the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi into the water, off Al-Qibliyyah island, Hallaniyat Group Of Islands, Oman, August 13, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. (Reuters)

Oil pollution is affecting about 12 kilometres (7.46 miles) of coastline near Oman's Ras Madraka, while Masirah Island remains unaffected, state news agency ONA said on Saturday after efforts to tackle a spill from a leaking tanker have made progress.

Oil began reaching Oman's coast on Wednesday after spreading at sea for weeks, Reuters reported.

The Environment Authority said response operations were under way and the offshore slick was moving towards open waters.

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ADNOC Vessel Attacked Again in Strait of Hormuz

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
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ADNOC Vessel Attacked Again in Strait of Hormuz

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

A tanker owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was attacked while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, Emirati state-run WAM news agency said Saturday.

The attack happened Friday evening, and there were no injuries, the agency reported.

This is the third such attack on vessels operated by ADNOC in the critical waterway in the last week.

The UAE has previously accused Iran of the attacks.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said that a bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile that hit the hull on Friday. It was not immediately clear if it was the ADNOC vessel.

Shipping has been disrupted and the strait has been virtually closed since the Iran war started on Feb, 28.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Repeated Iranian Attacks on UAE Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Repeated Iranian Attacks on UAE Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom's strongest condemnation of the targeting of two ADNOC tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing repeated Iranian attacks against commercial vessels as reprehensible.

In a statement, the ministry stressed that these repeated attacks constitute a dangerous escalation, a direct threat to maritime navigation safety and global energy security, and a grave violation of international law, SPA reported.

It noted that the aggression blatantly defies UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirms the freedom of commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and condemns any actions obstructing it.

Holding Iran fully responsible for the consequences of its ongoing violations, the Kingdom demanded an immediate halt to these attacks and adherence to international laws. It emphasized that regional security and maritime safety are shared responsibilities, warning that continuing such actions is intolerable.

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, affirming its steadfast support for all measures it takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and resources.