Cairo: The Arab Republic of Egypt condemned an attack targeting an Emirati oil tanker while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a threat to regional security, global energy supplies, and freedom of navigation.

According to Emirates News Agency, Egypt's foreign ministry issued a statement denouncing the attack on a commercial vessel passing through one of the world's most strategically important maritime chokepoints. The ministry emphasized that targeting commercial ships and disrupting international shipping lanes constitutes a 'flagrant violation' of international law and principles guaranteeing freedom of navigation.

The statement warned that such incidents pose a serious threat to the security and stability of the region, global energy supplies, and international trade. Egypt expressed full solidarity with the UAE and supported any measures taken to protect its security and national interests.

Cairo reiterated that the security of Gulf Arab states is closely tied to Egypt's own national security, reaffirming its rejection of any actions that undermine the stability of the Gulf region.