Riyadh (Monitoring Desk): Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the targeting of a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier in the Gulf and urged the international community to take immediate measures to protect maritime routes and global energy supplies.
The vessel, Al Maiedah, operated by Qatar Gas Transport Company, was targeted on Friday night. According to the company, no crew members were injured in the incident, and no environmental damage was reported.
In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom rejects all actions that threaten maritime traffic and the global energy supply.
The statement expressed support for Qatar’s efforts to protect its vessels and international trade, while calling on the international community to ensure the security of maritime routes and respect international law.