Hyderabad, Nov. 2 -- Gulf countries have condemned the attack on Qatar-owned LNG tanker Al Mayeda in the Arabian Gulf, expressing solidarity with Doha and raising concerns over maritime security and global energy supplies.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued its condemnation on Monday, November 2, describing the incident as a serious threat to maritime navigation and global energy supplies. It also warned of potential environmental consequences and called for the protection of commercial vessels and their crews.

Saudi Arabia had denounced the targeting of Al Mayeda in a statement issued by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, November 1. Riyadh backed Qatar's efforts to protect its maritime vessels and called for internatio...