Al-Badawi affirms the Gulf Cooperation Council’s rejection of any threats to its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Gulf Cooperation Council Rejects Threats to Security and Sovereignty

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Al-Budaiwi, affirmed the council’s rejection of any threats to its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

International Security Council Session

During a session convened by the United Nations Security Council at the request of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Al-Budaiwi addressed the situation in the Gulf region. He highlighted the rising tensions and threats to maritime security. He stated, “The attacks on GCC countries violate international law and threaten international peace and security, necessitating action from the Security Council to ensure their cessation and prevent recurrence.”

Iranian Attacks on GCC States

The GCC’s General Secretariat reported that Al-Budaiwi noted that since February 28, GCC countries have faced over seven thousand Iranian attacks involving missiles and drones targeting airports, ports, vital facilities, and residential areas. These assaults resulted in casualties, injuries, and significant damage to infrastructure.

Condemnation of Iranian Actions

The GCC reiterated its condemnation of these attacks, holding Iran fully responsible for their consequences. Al-Budaiwi praised the issuance of Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026, which condemned Iranian assaults on GCC states and Jordan, demanding an immediate halt to such actions. He also referenced Human Rights Council Resolution 61/1 of 2026, which called for accountability and reparations for damages caused by these attacks.

Support for Saudi Arabia

Al-Budaiwi reaffirmed the GCC’s condemnation of attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi militias on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the solidarity of GCC states with Saudi Arabia and their support for measures to protect its security and sovereignty.

Importance of Maritime Security

Al-Budaiwi stressed that the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb represent vital arteries for global trade and energy supplies. He condemned attacks on commercial vessels and oil and gas tankers, rejecting any attempts to close maritime passages or disrupt navigation.

Global Supply Chain Concerns

He warned that disruptions in navigation through the Strait of Hormuz have led to global supply chain disturbances and shortages of food and fertilizer supplies, threatening global food security, particularly in developing and vulnerable nations.

Call for Cessation of Attacks

Al-Budaiwi called for an end to Iranian attacks on GCC states and Jordan, as well as Houthi assaults on Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels. He emphasized the need to hold those responsible accountable. He confirmed that GCC states will continue to support mediation and peace efforts, asserting that the security of the Arabian Gulf is an integral part of international security.

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