Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the drone terrorist attack targeting a South Korean cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, in a flagrant violation of international law, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), International Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulations, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Bahrain's full solidarity with the Republic of Korea and supports all measures taken to safeguard its vital interests. The Ministry renewed the Kingdom's call for enhanced international cooperation to guarantee the freedom and security of navigation within the Strait of Hormuz and all critical global waterways, in accordance with international laws and agreements. The Ministry highlighted the importance of enhanced international cooperation for global energy security and economic stability, the uninterrupted flow of trade, food, and medical supplies, and the maintenance of regional and international peace.