Abu Dhabi, July 07 (QNA) - The United Arab Emirates condemned in the strongest terms the "Iranian aggression" attack that targeted the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat" while it was passing near the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that this attack represents a serious threat to the safety and security of international navigation, and is a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the security and stability of one of the world's most vital waterways.

The UAE expressed its full solidarity with the State of Qatar and its support for everything that would protect the security and safety of its ships and national interests, and ensure freedom of navigation in regional and international waters.

It also stressed that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirmed the importance of protecting freedom of navigation and rejected targeting commercial vessels or disrupting international maritime routes.

The UAE emphasized that targeting commercial shipping or using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool for economic pressure or blackmail is unacceptable and poses a direct threat to regional stability, global energy security, and the safety of international trade. (QNA)