Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned and denounced the missile attack on an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) tanker while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The attack has been described as a blatant violation of international law, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and UN Security Council Resolution 2817. It poses a grave threat to maritime navigation and the global energy supply.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Bahrain's full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates. The Kingdom expressed its complete support for the measures being taken by the UAE to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability, and vital interests. This stance is based on the deep-rooted historical ties between the leadership and people of the two countries. The Ministry emphasized that the security and stability of the UAE is an integral part of Bahrain's national security.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the UN Security Council to uphold its responsibilities and implement measures to protect maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as other key international waterways. Additionally, it called on the international community to compel Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and cease attacks on commercial shipping in order to preserve both regional and global security.