Saudi FM: Very Strong Reaction if Iran Closed Strait of Hormuz
Iran has created a grave situation and jeopardized
global oil supplies with its aggressive behavior, Saudi Minister of State for
Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said on Thursday, adding that the Kingdom was
consulting with allies on guaranteeing safe navigation through shipping lanes.
"I think the situation is very grave because of
the aggressive behavior of Iran," Jubeir told reporters in London.
If Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, it would
generate a “very, very strong reaction,” he warned.
"When you interfere with international shipping
it has an impact on the supply of energy, it has an impact on the price of oil
which has an impact on the world economy. It essentially affects almost every
person on the globe,” Jubeir added.
On relations with Qatar, he said "ties haven't
changed."
He called on Doha to stop backing terrorism and
extremism and put an end to hate speech.
