Riyadh, July 08 (QNA) - Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned Iran's targeting of the Saudi tanker "Wedyan" and the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat", while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.

In a statement, Albudaiwi called upon the international community to assume its responsibilities and take a firm and deterrent stance toward these repeated Iranian attacks, to safeguard regional and global peace and security and prevent the recurrence of such hostile acts that threaten the stability of the region.

He stressed the GCC states' full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar, and their support for all measures taken to protect and safeguard their national interests. (QNA)