Kuwait city: Kuwait strongly condemned the Iranian attack targeting a Qatari tanker while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation and global energy supplies.
According to Bahrain News Agency, in a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised Kuwait's full solidarity with the State of Qatar and its support for all measures undertaken to safeguard its security and national resources, reiterating Kuwait's rejection of any practices that undermine the security and stability of the region.
The ministry also stressed the need for the immediate cessation of all escalatory actions and adherence to the rules of international law that guarantee freedom of navigation and safe passage through international waterways.