Cairo, July 21 (Petra) - Egypt slammed the attack on the Kuwaiti oil tanker, Kaifan, while navigating the Strait of Hormuz.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the assault, which injured several crew members, as a "dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of international law and maritime navigation rules", noting that it threatens the security and stability of the Gulf region and international sea lanes.

Egypt pledged its solidarity with Kuwait and expressed support for "all measures" taken by the Gulf nation to protect its security, sovereignty, and interests.

Cairo rejected any attacks targeting Arab nations or disrupting global trade routes.

Calling for an immediate halt to escalating actions, Egypt urged all parties to adhere to international law and the UN Charter, stressing for diplomacy and dialogue to defuse tensions and restore regional stability.

//Petra// HA