Saudi Arabia condemns strike on Qatari LNG tanker Al Mayeda
Saudi Arabia has condemned an attack on the Qatari liquefied natural gas carrier Al Mayeda in the Gulf. Riyadh called on the international community to protect maritime navigation.
GULF — Saudi Arabia has condemned an attack on Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, which was struck in the Gulf on Sunday, according to a statement from the Saudi foreign ministry. The ministry said it backed measures to protect Qatari vessels and international trade. The exact time of the strike was not given in the sources.
The Saudi foreign ministry posted its statement on X. It reiterated its "rejection of all violations that threaten the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies." The ministry urged the international community to act immediately to uphold international law and "ensure maritime security and the safety of international trade."
Middle East Eye reported that the Al Mayeda was struck in the Gulf earlier on the day of its report. The vessel is owned and operated by the Qatar Gas Transport Company, according to the same report. An Arabic-language Al Arabiya post on Telegram also said that Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of the Qatari gas carrier "Al Mayeda." That post is unverified and is cited here only as a report of what the channel said.
The sources do not say who carried out the attack, what damage the vessel suffered, or whether anyone on board was hurt. No casualty figures have been reported. The sources also do not say whether Qatar has issued its own statement.
Why it matters
LNG carriers move liquefied natural gas, a fuel used for power generation and heating in many countries. The Saudi ministry linked the attack to the safety of global energy supplies. Its statement did not say how any disruption would affect prices or deliveries.
Background
Qatar is a major LNG exporter, and its vessels pass through the Gulf, a shipping route that Saudi Arabia borders. The Qatar Gas Transport Company operates the vessel named in the reports. The sources do not describe any earlier attacks on Qatari shipping or any ongoing dispute linked to this incident.
What happens next
The sources do not mention any scheduled meeting, investigation or response. The Saudi ministry called for immediate international action, but no specific measures were announced in the sources reviewed.
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