Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted an Emirati tanker operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which was struck by two drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and the principle of freedom of maritime navigation, as well as a flagrant breach of Security Council Resolution No. 2817.

According to Qatar News Agency, in a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's categorical rejection of using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of pressure, calling for its unconditional reopening and affirming that freedom of navigation in this vital waterway is a firmly established principle that must not be compromised. It added that the continued closure of the Strait would jeopardize the vital interests of countries in the region.

The Ministry stressed the need to halt unjustified Iranian attacks on the property of fraternal states, reaffirming the State of Qatar's full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its support for all measures it may take to safeguard its assets.