Manama:The Kingdom of Bahrain has issued a strong condemnation following an attack on the Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Al Mayeda. This vessel, operated by Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), was targeted while making its way through the Arabian Gulf.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain denounced the attack, highlighting it as a significant threat to maritime safety, marine environments, and the security of the global energy supply. The Ministry emphasized that the incident constitutes a violation of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
In its statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Bahrain's full solidarity with Qatar, endorsing all measures Qatar takes to protect its security, vital interests, vessels, and crews.
Furthermore, the Ministry urged the international community, especially the UN Security Council, to take decisive action to prevent such attacks in the future. It called for holding the perpetrators accountable and ensuring freedom of navigation and safe passage through international waterways to maintain global trade flow and regional stability.