Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday Iran for attacking a Saudi vessel, SIDR, as it sailed the Hormuz Strait and the resulting loss of life among the crew.
A Foreign Ministry statement said the Kingdom also condemns the Iranian attacks against Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Saudi Arabia “stands by the fraternal states and the measures they take to protect their security and sovereignty against any threat,” it added.
The Kingdom “underscored the need to stop the escalation and respect international marine lanes and their safety, as well as the global energy supplies.”
It urged “good neighborliness and respect for the sovereignty of nations, the UN Charter and international laws and norms.”
The Kingdom “called on all parties to restore calm, end the escalation, respect international law, return to the negotiations and turn to peaceful solutions.”
