Bahrain strongly condemned the acts of sabotage which targeted commercial and civilian vessels near the territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman, east of Fujairah. According to BNA, the Foreign Ministry denounced the criminal act which aimed at threatening the security and stability of marine navigation, affirming Bahrain's solidarity with the United Arab Emirates in all the measures it takes to preserve its security and safeguard its interests. It also urged the international community to assume its responsibility, guarantee the safety of marine navigation and confront all attempts to undermine international peace and security.