Oman condemns attacks on Gulf energy sites

Published March 19, 2026 Updated March 19, 2026 03:08pm

Oman has denounced recent attacks on energy sites across the Gulf, including in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Al Jazeera reports citing a post by the Oman News Agency on X.

“Oman affirms the imperative of upholding international laws and norms, refraining from striking civilian facilities and global energy supplies, and expresses its solidarity with these nations in the legitimate measures they undertake to preserve their security and stability,” a government statement read.

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