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Qatar and Jordan condemned drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, with both countries saying the drones originated from Iraqi territory.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks caused casualties and material damage and described the targeting of civilian and economic infrastructure as a “condemnable act,” a “flagrant violation of international law” and a dangerous escalation that could undermine regional security and stability.
The ministry expressed Qatar’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures taken by the kingdom to protect its sovereignty, security and infrastructure.
Qatar also praised what it called Saudi Arabia’s responsible approach in supporting the Iraqi government’s efforts to prevent its territory from being used to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries.
Riyadh has said it will not retaliate following a request from Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani also held a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
The East-West pipeline is Saudi Arabia’s only oil export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
Jordan’s Foreign Ministry separately condemned the drone attack, saying it represented a “blatant violation” of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the kingdom’s security and stability.
The ministry also called the attack a “flagrant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.”
Jordan said it stood in “absolute solidarity” with Saudi Arabia and fully supported measures taken by the kingdom to protect its sovereignty, security, interests, infrastructure, citizens and residents.
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