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

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo
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.



Saudi Cabinet: Kingdom Remains a Bastion of Security and Stability, Will Not Tolerate Threats to Its Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Riyadh - SPA
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Riyadh - SPA
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Saudi Cabinet: Kingdom Remains a Bastion of Security and Stability, Will Not Tolerate Threats to Its Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Riyadh - SPA
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Riyadh - SPA

The Saudi Cabinet commended the decisive role of the Armed Forces in defending the homeland, safeguarding its gains and resources, and effectively deterring any aggression or threat against its sovereignty and the safety of its citizens and residents.

This came in Tuesday's session, which was chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The Cabinet affirmed that these efforts ensure the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains a bastion of security and stability as it advances toward further progress and prosperity, while maintaining its steadfast commitment to achieving regional and global peace.

The Cabinet stressed that the terrorist Houthi militia will bear the consequences of its crimes and recurrent, heinous attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's airports, Makkah, Madinah, visitors to the Two Holy Mosques, and civilian and economic facilities.

The Cabinet extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims of these criminal assaults and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.

Furthermore, the Cabinet praised the military operations conducted by the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen to neutralize the threats posed by the terrorist Houthi militia against the Yemeni people, international peace and security, global trade, and maritime supply chains.

The Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's firm position that it will not tolerate threats to its security or to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, expressing appreciation for brotherly and friendly nations and international organizations that condemned the crimes of the rebel coup militia.

The Cabinet also commended the successful restoration of crude oil flows through the East-West pipeline by national cadres.

It underscored that this rapid restoration highlights the operational agility of the Kingdom's energy sector, its emergency response capabilities, and its technical proficiency, which reinforce the reliability and continuity of supplies to global markets and support the world economy.

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet reviewed the outcomes of recent discussions and meetings held between the Kingdom and brotherly and friendly nations. These engagements focused on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation to enhance integration and coordinate responses to shared challenges across various sectors.

The Cabinet also reviewed the outcomes of the fifth meeting of the Security Coordination Committee of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, emphasizing the continuation of joint efforts to implement agreed-upon initiatives to serve the shared interests of both peoples, given their deep-rooted fraternal ties.

Additionally, the Cabinet welcomed participants attending the 25th WPC Energy Congress as well as concurrent Arab and international ministerial meetings held in Riyadh this week, emphasizing that hosting these events underscores the Kingdom's role as a global platform for energy dialogue, innovation, partnership-building, and international cooperation.

On domestic affairs, the Cabinet expressed appreciation for the widespread public participation in the 2026 national blood donation campaign, launched by the Crown Prince to promote humanitarian values and achieve self-sufficiency in blood units and components for patients across all regions of the Kingdom.


Saudi Crown Prince Receives Calls from Turkish, Lebanese and German Leaders Condemning Houthi Attacks

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Calls from Turkish, Lebanese and German Leaders Condemning Houthi Attacks

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received phone calls Tuesday from Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during which the leaders condemned the Houthi attacks targeting the Kingdom and affirmed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of threats to its security and stability.

During the call, Merz expressed Germany's condemnation of the terrorist Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which threaten the Kingdom's security and stability, reaffirming his country's support and solidarity with the Kingdom.

The two leaders also discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen it across several fields.

For his part, the Lebanese president condemned the attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and its vital facilities and threatening its security and stability. He reaffirmed Lebanon's full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support in confronting anything that could undermine its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Turkish president, meanwhile, strongly condemned the Houthi attacks targeting Saudi territory, expressing his sorrow and condolences over the victims of the attacks. He reaffirmed Türkiye's support for the Kingdom in the period ahead and expressed confidence in its ability to overcome these challenges.


Coalition Urges Civilians to Evacuate Yemen Petroleum Company Station in Sanaa

Coalition Urges Civilians to Evacuate Yemen Petroleum Company Station in Sanaa
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Coalition Urges Civilians to Evacuate Yemen Petroleum Company Station in Sanaa

Coalition Urges Civilians to Evacuate Yemen Petroleum Company Station in Sanaa

Official Spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that the Joint Coalition Forces Command called on civilians, for their own safety, to evacuate the Yemen Petroleum Company's Al-Sabaha Central Station in Sanaa.

The Coalition announced earlier on Tuesday that it would issue the warning ahead of a targeted operation, adding that details of the warning would be announced later.

The announcement comes as the coalition intercepted and destroyed three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) north of Riyadh, SPA reported.

The warning is expected to identify the targeted site and call on civilians to evacuate and stay away from the area for their safety.