Interim Govt.'s Foreign Ministry condemns Iranian attacks on 2 Emirati tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Interim Government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Iranian attacks targeting two Emirati tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and calling for respect for international law and the protection of maritime security.

14 July, 2026 14:23

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On Tuesday, the Syrian Interim Government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Iranian attacks targeting two tankers belonging to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for respect for international law and the safeguarding of maritime security.

In a statement, the ministry said the attacks killed one crew member aboard one of the tankers and injured several others. It described the attacks as a violation of international law and the principles of freedom of navigation, warning that they contribute to escalating tensions and undermine regional and international security and stability.

The ministry also reaffirmed its full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates in the face of any attack on its sovereignty, security, or stability, stressing the need to uphold international law to ensure the safety and security of maritime navigation.