Kuwait Condemns Iranian Targeting of Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

2026-07-07T21:47:16.404Z

Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian targeting of a Saudi tanker while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, considering it a serious violation of international law and a threat to the safety of maritime navigation and energy supplies. It reiterated its firm support for the security of Saudi Arabia, calling for an immediate halt to the attacks and respect for freedom of navigation.

Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian targeting of a Saudi oil tanker while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that this act constitutes a serious violation of the rules of international law and a threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation and the stability of global energy supplies.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Kuwait's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the country's steadfast position in support of the security and stability of sisterly Saudi Arabia, declaring its categorical rejection of any aggression that affects its security or threatens its interests and capabilities.

Kuwait called for an immediate cessation of these Iranian attacks, stressing the need to prioritize the path of de-escalation and respect the rules of international law and freedom of maritime navigation, to ensure the security of the region and the stability of its vital waterways.