BAGHDAD, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Foreign Ministry on Tuesday strongly condemned the sabotage on four ships near the territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A statement by the ministry said "Iraq believes that the sabotage of these ships threatens the security of the entire Gulf because the region's insecurity affects all of its countries."
The ministry called on the regional countries and the international community to remain calm and cooperate to effectively ensure the safety of maritime navigation in the Gulf, the statement added.
"We affirm our solidarity with our brothers in the UAE in face of challenges and attempts aimed at undermining its security and stability," the statement said.
On Sunday, the UAE announced that four commercial vessels of various nationalities were targeted by sabotage near the country's territorial waters off the port of Fujairah.
