HARGEISA, Somaliland — Somaliland has condemned what it described as an attack targeting two Emirati vessels, expressing solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and calling for greater respect for international law and the safety of commercial shipping.
In a statement, Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it “condemns in the strongest terms” the attack and reaffirmed its “full solidarity” with the UAE.
The ministry said Somaliland categorically rejects acts that threaten international navigation and freedom of trade, while urging all parties to respect international law in order to preserve regional stability.
The statement came after the UAE said on Friday that two vessels affiliated with state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) had been attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported, and ADNOC said the situation had been brought under control.
The UAE has accused Iran of carrying out the attacks, describing them as hostile actions against commercial shipping. Iran had not immediately responded to the latest accusation, according to reports.
The incident is the latest in a series of maritime attacks and disruptions affecting shipping around the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy supplies. Earlier this month, the UAE also accused Iran of attacking another ADNOC-linked vessel with a missile.
The renewed attacks have heightened concerns over maritime security and the wider economic consequences of instability in the Gulf. Shipping activity through the Strait has been significantly disrupted amid the broader conflict and tensions involving Iran, the United States and regional actors.
Somaliland’s Foreign Ministry said maintaining secure international waterways was essential to regional stability and the continuity of global trade, calling for adherence to international law as tensions continue to affect commercial navigation.
