The Strait of Hormuz was the site of a dangerous Iranian attack targeting a tanker belonging to the UAE-based ADNOC company.
SPA reported that GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the incident in the strongest terms, describing it as a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to international trade and maritime navigation security in one of the world’s most vital waterways.
Albudaiwi rejected Iranian attempts to use the international waterway as a tool for pressure and threats. He called on the international community to take a firm position to stop such attacks and ensure the freedom of navigation according to international law, the law of the sea, and relevant international resolutions.
The GCC Secretary General affirmed the council’s full solidarity with the UAE, supporting all measures the state takes to protect its security, sovereignty, property, and interests.
What was the GCC Secretary General’s reaction to the attack in the Strait of Hormuz? Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the Iranian attack on the UAE ADNOC tanker in the strongest terms. He stated that the incident represents a dangerous and rejected escalation that directly threatens the safety of maritime navigation and international trade within one of the most vital waterways globally.
What demands did the GCC Secretary General make to the international community? The Secretary General called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and adopt a firm stance to prevent the recurrence of these attacks. He emphasized that the security and freedom of maritime navigation must be guaranteed in accordance with international law, the law of the sea, and related international resolutions.
How did the GCC express its support for the United Arab Emirates? The GCC expressed its firm and full solidarity with the UAE following the attack on the ADNOC tanker. The council confirmed it stands by the UAE and supports all measures the country implements to protect its interests, property, sovereignty, and security.