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Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan condemn Iranian attacks on tankers in Hormuz
Capitals, July 7 (SANA) Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Jordan on Tuesday condemned Iranian attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and a threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation, according to statements carried by their respective state []
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Arab Times Online
· Jul 7, 2026
UAE and Saudi Arabia Condemn Iran Over Attacks on Qatari and Saudi Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
ABU DHABI/RIYADH, Jul 7: The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have strongly condemned what they described as Iranian attacks on commercial oil tankers transiting the Strait of...
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 21, 2026
Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf
Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’
TEHERAN: Tiga kapal tangki minyak asing diarahkan berpatah balik ke Teluk selepas cuba melalui perairan Selat Hormuz tanpa kebenaran Iran, lapor penyiar rasmi negara itu, IRIB. Menurut laporan itu, kapal berkenaan cuba menggunakan laluan selatan selat tanpa berkoordinasi dengan pihak berkuasa Iran, sekali gus mencetuskan campur tangan Tentera Laut Pengawal Revolusi Islam (IRGC). Tentera laut ... Read more The post Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
GCC Countries Strongly Condemn Iran's Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, on GCC States
Riyadh, July 09 (QNA) - The member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Saudi tanker Wadiyan and the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which endangered the lives of their crews.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 8, 2026
UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route
Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
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Related coverage for "Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan condemn Iranian attacks on tankers in Hormuz": Arab Times Online — UAE and Saudi Arabia Condemn Iran Over Attacks on Qatari and Saudi Tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf. Utusan Malaysia — Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’. Qatar News Agency — GCC Countries Strongly Condemn Iran's Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, on GCC States. Sada Elbalad — UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz. Times of India — Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route