Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised government have condemned an attack on a UAE-operated oil tanker while it was travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates blamed Iran for the incident, while authorities said the attack caused no injuries. The incident has raised fresh concerns about maritime security along a vital global shipping route. Several other regional countries have also condemned the reported attack.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry described the incident as a serious assault on maritime navigation and global energy security. The kingdom also held Iran responsible for the consequences of what it called continued aggressive actions. Riyadh urged Tehran to immediately sto...