The Strait of Hormuz was the site of a dangerous Iranian attack on a tanker belonging to the Emirati company ADNOC, according to a statement from the Gulf Cooperation Council.
SPA reported that GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the attack in the strongest terms, describing it as a dangerous and unacceptable escalation. He stated the act represents a direct threat to international trade and the security of maritime shipping in one of the world’s most important waterways.
Albudaiwi expressed categorical opposition to any Iranian efforts to use this vital international passage as a tool for threat or pressure. He called upon the international community to assume its responsibilities and take a firm stance to stop these attacks and prevent their recurrence, ensuring the freedom of maritime navigation in accordance with international law, the law of the sea, and relevant resolutions.
The GCC Secretary General further declared the full and categorical solidarity of the GCC with the United Arab Emirates, supporting all measures the UAE takes to protect its assets, interests, sovereignty, and security.
How did the GCC Secretary General describe the Iranian attack on the ADNOC tanker? Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the attack in the strongest terms, labeling it a dangerous and unacceptable escalation. He stated that the incident in the Strait of Hormuz constitutes a direct threat to international trade and the safety of maritime shipping within one of the most critical waterways in the world.
What demands did the GCC Secretary General make of the international community? Albudaiwi called on the international community to take a firm position and assume its responsibilities to stop these dangerous attacks and prevent them from happening again. He emphasized that the freedom and security of maritime navigation must be guaranteed according to international law, the law of the sea, and related resolutions.
What is the GCC’s position regarding the United Arab Emirates following this incident? The GCC Secretary General announced the full and categorical solidarity of the Gulf Cooperation Council with the United Arab Emirates. He expressed support for all measures the UAE adopts to protect its interests, assets, sovereignty, and security in response to the attack on the ADNOC tanker.