Arab Parliament Condemns Targeting of Saudi and Qatari Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

2026-07-07T21:25:16.282Z

The Arab Parliament condemned the targeting of the Saudi tanker "Wadyan" and the Qatari tanker "Al-Rakiyat" during their passage through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that these attacks constitute a violation of international law and a threat to the safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies, and called for measures to ensure freedom of navigation and protection of commercial vessels.

The Arab Parliament condemned the attack on the Saudi tanker "Wadyan" during its passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and the Qatari tanker "Al-Rakiyat", stressing that these attacks represent a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation and global energy supplies.

The President of the Arab Parliament, Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi, stated in an official statement that the continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz constitute a dangerous escalation threatening the security of international waterways, calling for necessary measures to ensure freedom of navigation and protection of commercial vessels.

Al-Yamahi reiterated the Arab Parliament's position calling for respect of the rules of international law and international charters, and refraining from any acts that could threaten the safety of navigation or destabilize the region, thus contributing to enhancing regional and international security and stability.