DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have strongly condemned the recent drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s oil installations in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province, warning that such actions threaten regional security and undermine efforts to ease tensions across the Middle East.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks, launched from Iraqi territory, as a blatant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a direct threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability.
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The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia, stressing its full support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its people, territory and critical infrastructure.
It also underscored the importance of protecting regional security against acts that could further destabilise the Gulf.
Separately, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly denounced the strikes, which were carried out by Iran-aligned militias operating in Iraq.
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He characterised the attacks as terrorist acts and warned that they represent a dangerous escalation with far-reaching consequences for regional peace and security.
Albudaiwi said the repeated assaults not only violate Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty but also threaten broader efforts by the international community to reduce tensions and promote stability in the region.
He further emphasised that continued attacks on vital energy infrastructure pose a serious risk to regional security and could undermine diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing further escalation.
The latest condemnations reflect growing concern among Gulf states over the security of critical energy facilities and the potential impact of such attacks on regional stability and global energy markets.
