Kingdom calls on UN Security Council to act decisively

• Crew reported safe after fire extinguished aboard stricken vessel

• Attack condemned as violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817

• Oman says Hormuz talks proceeding in positive atmosphere

The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned a missile attack targeting an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)-affiliated tanker as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a grave threat to global energy security.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the strike as a direct contravention of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirms freedom of navigation and prohibits attacks on commercial shipping.

The ministry urged the UN Security Council to uphold its responsibilities and enact decisive measures to protect maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and other key international waterways. It also called on the broader international community to compel Iran to reopen the strait and immediately cease attacks on commercial vessels.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed yesterday that it received a report that a vessel was struck approximately 18 nautical miles off the coast of Khasab, Oman. A verified source told UKMTO that an unknown projectile hit the vessel, triggering a fire on board. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and all crew members were reported safe.

The attack drew swift condemnation from across the Gulf region, with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE all issuing statements rejecting what several governments described as flagrant violations of international law. Regional tensions remain elevated as Iran continues to restrict traffic through the strait amid ongoing negotiations brokered by Oman.