MUSCAT, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Oman's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned the targeting of energy facilities in Iran's South Pars gas field, describing the incident as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and global energy supplies.
In a statement, the ministry strongly denounced the escalation represented by the attack on energy infrastructure in Iran, saying such actions constitute a violation of international law and norms. It stressed the importance of avoiding the targeting of civilian facilities and critical infrastructure.
The ministry called for an immediate halt to hostilities, urging all parties to contain the consequences of the conflict and resolve disputes through dialogue and diplomatic channels in a way that ensures security, stability and the shared interests of all.
Earlier, Iranian state media reported that natural gas facilities associated with the offshore South Pars field had been attacked. Israeli media, citing unnamed sources, said the country's air force carried out the strike. ■
