The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the Iranian attack targeting the Saudi tanker ‘Sidr’ while it transited the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of a number of crew members.
The Muslim Council of Elders expresses its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and stands firmly with it in all measures it undertakes to safeguard its security and national interests, ensure the safety of its vessels, and protect freedom of navigation and maritime security in regional and international waters.