Saudi Arabia condemns strike on Qatar’s LNG tanker

Saudi Arabia has condemned the attack on Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda and backed measures to protect Qatari vessels and international trade. In a statement posted on X, the Saudi foreign ministry reiterated its “rejection of all violations that threaten the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies”. It urged the international community to act immediately to uphold international law and “ensure maritime security and the safety of international trade”. The Al Mayeda, owned and operated by the Qatar Gas Transport Company, was struck in the Gulf earlier today.