The State of Qatar has strongly condemned and denounced the attack on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat), while the vessel was sailing in the Arabian Gulf.

Qatar described the incident as a dangerous act that poses a threat to the safety of maritime navigation and the security of global energy supplies.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Qatar reserves the right to take all necessary measures, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter, to protect its assets and interests and ensure the safety of its vessels and their crews.

The Ministry added that the relevant authorities have launched the necessary investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.