English brief
Summary
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers reiterated Saudi Arabia’s categorical rejection of repeated Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and tankers. The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, viewed these attacks as a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the Cabinet affirmed that these attacks constitute a grave violation of international laws and norms and a blatant defiance of the Security Council resolution obligating respect for commercial vessels' freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and condemning any threats or actions obstructing it. The Cabinet reviewed Saudi Arabia’s recent discussions and consultations with friendly nations to enhance bilateral and multi
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Structured information
Key Details
- Source
- Saudi Gazette
- Original publication
- 2026-08-18T15:36:09.000Z
- Processing
- Publisher-supplied English feed summary
Attribution
Original Source
Saudi Gazette
Originally published in English on Aug 18, 2026.