Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait recently condemned the attack on a liquefied gas carrier belonging to Qatar in the Strait of Hormuz, deeming this act a serious threat to maritime security and global energy supply.
Qatar's response to the attack on the gas carrier
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar issued a statement declaring that the country strongly condemns the attack on the liquefied gas carrier in the Persian Gulf, considering this act dangerous and a threat to international maritime security and global energy relief efforts. Qatar also referred to its right to take actions in accordance with international law to protect its assets and interests, stating that the relevant parties have begun necessary investigations to clarify the details of this attack.
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Condemnation by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia also expressed deep concern and condemned the attack on the gas carrier belonging to Qatar Gas Transport Company. This ministry emphasized its solidarity with Qatar and declared its opposition to any actions that threaten the security and safety of shipping and global energy supply. Saudi Arabia called for immediate action from the international community to ensure maritime security.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait described the attack on the liquefied natural gas carrier as an unacceptable act and a serious threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supply. Kuwait expressed its full solidarity with Qatar and supported all actions taken to protect the security and interests of this country.
Consequences of targeting energy carriers
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council also reacted to this incident, stating that targeting energy tankers escalates dangerous tensions in the region. He emphasized the necessity of maintaining maritime passages for the safety of shipping and trade and warned about the consequences of targeting gas carriers on the marine environment and the continuity of energy flow. The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council also supported Qatar's measures and actions to preserve its resources and protect its assets.
The Qatar Gas Transport Company had previously announced that its liquefied natural gas carrier was struck by unidentified objects on the evening of Friday, October 30, 2026, while passing through the Persian Gulf; fortunately, none of the crew members were harmed in this incident, and there was no environmental damage associated with this event.
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