Berlin, June 13, 2019, SPA -- German Foreign Minister Haikou Mas confirmed that reports of two oil tankers being attacked in the Gulf of Oman are a matter of great concern and could lead to an escalation of tensions in the region. In a co-press conference with his Albanian counterpart held here today, he said that "any escalation of the situation is serious. These events could lead to escalation. We need to stop the escalation and all parties must contribute to it." --SPA 18:19 LOCAL TIME 15:19 GMT 0024 www.spa.gov.sa/w1118984