The United Arab Emirates condemned in the strongest terms the aggressive Iranian attack that targeted the Saudi tanker 'Widian' while it was crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in a statement that this attack represents a serious threat to the safety and security of international navigation, and is a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the security and stability of one of the most vital waterways in the world. The United Arab Emirates expressed its full solidarity with the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming its support for all measures that would protect the security and safety of its ships and national interests, and ensure freedom of navigation in regional and international waters. The ministry also stressed that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirmed the importance of protecting freedom of navigation and rejected targeting commercial vessels or disrupting international maritime routes. The statement stressed that targeting commercial shipping or using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for economic pressure or blackmail is unacceptable and poses a direct threat to regional stability, global energy security, and the safety of international trade.
