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Albudaiwi Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

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UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Albudaiwi Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
UAE flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi condemned, in the strongest terms, the treacherous attacks that targeted a national carrier affiliated with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz, SPA reported.

The secretary-general affirmed that the continuation of these brutal Iranian attacks, targeting ships passing through the Strait, constitutes piracy and a serious threat to the security of maritime routes and straits, and represents a flagrant violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, foremost among them resolution No. 2817.

Albudaiwi expressed the GCC’s full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its support for all measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Qatari Prime Minister

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Qatari Prime Minister

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.

During the call, Sheikh Mohammed expressed Qatar’s condemnation of the Houthi militia’s targeting of civilian and economic sites in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia.

The two ministers also discussed the latest regional developments and their countries’ diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and safeguard the region’s security and stability.

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MWL Condemns Houthis’ Continued Attacks on Saudi Arabia

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The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Houthis’ Continued Attacks on Saudi Arabia

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s continued aggression against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including its heinous attacks targeting the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Jazan with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

In a statement issued by the MWL General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa reiterated his condemnation of these criminal attacks, which violate religious values as well as international and humanitarian laws and norms.

He stressed that the attacks underscore the criminal conduct pursued by the terrorist militia, particularly its deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian objects.

On behalf of the MWL’s academies, bodies, and global councils, as well as all Muslim peoples under its umbrella, Al-Issa reaffirmed full solidarity with the Kingdom in all measures it takes to deter the aggressors, safeguard its security and national assets, and ensure the safety of its citizens and residents.

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Coalition: Houthi Militia Continues Attacks and Attempts to Target Saudi Infrastructure

Official Spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Coalition: Houthi Militia Continues Attacks and Attempts to Target Saudi Infrastructure

Official Spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that the terrorist Houthi militia is persisting in its heinous attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's 's national assets and infrastructure, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Al-Malki explained that the continuation of these attacks demonstrates the Houthi militia's approach and extremist ideology regarding escalation and the targeting of civilians within the Kingdom.

On Wednesday, the militia launched attacks against the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Jazan using ballistic missiles and drones.

Al-Malki confirmed that the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will respond to these attacks responsibly to protect the Kingdom's sovereignty and national assets, as well as to safeguard civilians and civilian assets from these heinous acts.

This response will be conducted in accordance with the principle of self-defense pursuant to international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter and in compliance with international humanitarian law and its customary rules.