Egypt condemned the targeting of a commercial cargo vessel in the territorial waters of Qatar.
In a statement issued on Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Foreign Ministry said attacks on commercial and civilian vessels constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of freedom of maritime navigation, warning that such escalation threatens the security of waterways and global trade.
Egypt also expressed full solidarity with Qatar and support for all measures taken to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and maritime navigation, reiterating its warning over the serious repercussions of continued regional escalation on the stability and security of the region.
