Riyadh:Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker "Al Mayeda", owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat), while navigating the waters of the Arabian Gulf. He stressed that targeting energy tankers represents a dangerous escalation that undermines the security of the region and endangers lives and property and disrupts global economic activity.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the secretary general underscored the importance of keeping maritime corridors safe for navigation and trade. He highlighted the potential repercussions of targeting gas tankers, which could affect the marine environment, energy flow regularity, and market stability, and stressed the need to hold those responsible for this attack accountable.

Furthermore, Albudaiwi expressed the GCC's support for the actions taken by the State of Qatar to protect its national capabilities, safeguard its properties, and confront threats to its security and interests.