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.
