Oman condemns targeting of Bahrain, Kuwait and commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz, calls for de-escalation

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the military strikes targeting the territories of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, as well as the attacks on two commercial vessels—one Saudi and one Qatari—in the Strait of Hormuz. Oman affirmed its full solidarity with its fellow GCC nations in all measures aimed at preserving their security, stability, territorial integrity, sovereignty and national interests.

In a statement issued today by the Foreign Ministry, the Sultanate of Oman further stressed that the escalating military tensions in the region pose a direct threat to regional security, maritime safety, the free flow of international trade and the stability of global energy supplies. It reiterated its unequivocal rejection of any acts that undermine the security of states or endanger civilian and commercial shipping.

Oman calls upon all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, prioritize dialogue and diplomatic solutions, and commit to the full implementation of existing understandings, in support of ongoing efforts to consolidate peace and security in the region.