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Bahrain condemns Houthi attack on Saudi ship

23 July 2026 - 14:19 | Last update 23 July 2026 - 14:55

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The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed today (Thursday) the Kingdom of Bahrain's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Houthi attack that targeted a ship belonging to a Saudi company while it was sailing in the Red Sea, which resulted in a fire breaking out at the bow of the ship without any injuries.

The Bahraini Foreign Ministry stated that the attack constitutes 'a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and a serious threat to maritime navigation security, international trade safety, and energy supplies,' affirming Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for the legitimate measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability, and vital interests.

It renewed its call to the international community, especially the Security Council, to 'assume its responsibilities in putting an end to these terrorist attacks and taking deterrent measures to protect the security and safety of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and other vital waterways, and to hold those responsible for the attacks accountable, in order to preserve regional and global security and stability.'

For its part, the Sultanate of Oman expressed its deep concern over the recent developments in the Red Sea region, emphasizing the necessity of avoiding any escalation or threats that could exacerbate the situation and endanger the freedom of navigation. The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Muscat is currently coordinating with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Yemeni parties, and the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, with the aim of resuming the political track and implementing the roadmap, which contributes to achieving security and stability in the region.

The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed today (Thursday) the Kingdom of Bahrain's condemnation and strong denunciation of the Houthi attack that targeted a ship belonging to a Saudi company while it was sailing in the Red Sea, which resulted in a fire breaking out at the bow of the ship without any injuries.

The Bahraini Foreign Ministry stated that the attack constitutes a "flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and a serious threat to maritime navigation security, international trade safety, and energy supplies," affirming Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for the measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability, and vital interests.

It renewed its call to the international community, especially the Security Council, to "assume its responsibilities in putting an end to these terrorist attacks and taking deterrent measures to protect the security and safety of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and other vital waterways, and to hold those responsible for the attacks accountable, in order to preserve regional and global security and stability."

For its part, the Sultanate of Oman expressed its deep concern over the recent developments in the Red Sea region, emphasizing the necessity of avoiding any escalation or threats that could exacerbate the situation and endanger the freedom of navigation. The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Muscat is currently coordinating with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Yemeni parties, and the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, with the aim of resuming the political track and implementing the roadmap, which contributes to achieving security and stability in the region.

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