Iranian attacks on Saudi and Qatari tankers in Strait of Hormuz spark GCC and Saudi condemnation

Iran launched attacks on two oil tankers – the Saudi‑flagged *Wadiyan* and the Qatari‑flagged *Al Rukayyat* – as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global energy shipments.

The Gulf Cooperation Council issued a joint statement denouncing the incidents as unacceptable violations of international law, United Nations Security Council resolution 2817 and the U.S.–Iran cease‑fire agreement, calling for immediate international action to ensure free navigation. Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry echoed the condemnation, stating that Iran "bears full responsibility" and warning that any disruption threatens global oil markets and could invite legal consequences.