RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned drone attacks targeting the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait on Sunday, the Foreign Ministry said.
The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday that it intercepted two drones coming from Iran, while Qatar said a drone attack hit a cargo ship coming from Abu Dhabi in its waters. Kuwait said its air defenses had dealt with hostile drones that entered its airspace.
The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry reiterated its support for all measures taken by Gulf states to protect their security and stability.
In a statement, the ministry said: “The Kingdom demands an immediate halt to the blatant attacks on the territories and territorial waters of Gulf states, and to any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz or disrupt international waterways.”
“It emphasizes the importance of adhering to the protection of international maritime routes in accordance with relevant international laws,” the ministry added.
Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the strait since a ceasefire began, with the UAE coming under renewed attack on Friday and sporadic clashes between Iranian forces and US vessels taking place in the strait.
