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Qatar has condemned Iran’s latest attack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s oil tankers, warning that the incident threatens regional security and international stability.
The UAE had accused Iran of launching missile attacks on two oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member and injuring eight others, on Tuesday.
In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it “strongly condemns the attack targeting two UAE oil tankers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz”.
The ministry described it as “a serious violation of the safety of international navigation, a direct threat to global energy supplies, and a clear breach of international law”.
The ministry warned that continued attacks could destabilise the wider Middle East.
“The continuation of such unacceptable attacks represents a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and stability and undermines efforts to promote regional peace and stability,” it said.
Qatar also called on Iran to halt actions that could further inflame tensions.
“The Ministry reiterates the State of Qatar’s call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately cease any practices that undermine regional security, refrain from jeopardizing the security of international navigation and global energy supplies, fully comply with international law and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, and take urgent measures to prevent the recurrence of such attacks.”
The latest condemnations follow rising tensions in the Gulf, where attacks on energy infrastructure and commercial shipping have heightened concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf states have repeatedly warned that attacks on their territory and maritime assets threaten not only regional stability but also global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of the world’s oil exports.
Statement | Qatar Strongly Condemns Attack on Two UAE Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Doha | July 14, 2026
The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack targeting two UAE oil tankers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a serious violation of the safety of… pic.twitter.com/1jQWTdnTgD
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) July 14, 2026
