Qatar Strongly Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker SIDR

Qatar: Qatar strongly condemned Iran's attack on the Saudi tanker SIDR in the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the deaths of the vessel's crew, labeling the deadly strike a blatant violation of international maritime law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

According to Saudi Press Agency, in a statement today, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically rejected the weaponization of the Strait of Hormuz and demanded its unconditional reopening. The ministry emphasized that freedom of navigation in the vital waterway is a non-negotiable principle and warned that its continued closure jeopardizes regional security and the global economy.

Demanding an immediate halt to Iran's unjustified aggression, the ministry affirmed Doha's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and expressed unequivocal support for all measures taken by Riyadh to protect its national assets.

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