Jordan denounces Houthi attack on Saudi ship in Red Sea

Amman, July 23 (Petra) – Jordan on Thursday decried the Houthi attack
on a Saudi vessel transiting the Red Sea, denouncing the act as a
“blatant violation of international law and the 1982 UN Convention on
the Law of the Sea.”

In its statement, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates warned
the assault poses a “direct threat” to maritime safety and navigation
security in the region.

The ministry also pledged Jordan’s “absolute” solidarity with Saudi
Arabia, expressing its support for “all measures” taken by the Gulf
country to safeguard its security, stability, and national assets.

//Petra// HA