Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as a Houthi attack on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea in a statement dated 23 July 2026. The ministry characterized the incident as a threat to maritime safety, energy shipments and regional stability.
The statement cited relevant UN Security Council resolutions, reaffirmed Qatar's solidarity with Saudi Arabia and expressed appreciation for Oman's diplomatic coordination. It did not supply an independently verified account of the ship's damage or casualties.
