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GCC Condemns Iranian Attacks

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Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened for an extraordinary consultative summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The discussions focused on regional tensions and recent aggression involving Iran and Jordan. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi stated that leaders are seeking a diplomatic path to resolve the crisis. Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi stated that leaders addressed tensions in the region, specifically regarding Iranian aggression against certain nations and Jordan. The summit is described as a consultative process to consolidate the bloc's stance. The summit aims to address shared interests and consolidate the GCC's stance on current regional matters. A statement from the leaders confirmed they will take all necessary measures to protect the sovereignty and stability of the council states.

Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened for an extraordinary consultative summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The discussions focused on regional tensions and recent aggression involving Iran and Jordan. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi stated that leaders are seeking a diplomatic path to resolve the crisis. Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi stated that leaders addressed tensions in the region, specifically regarding Iranian aggression against certain nations and Jordan. The summit is described as a consultative process to consolidate the bloc's stance. The summit aims to address shared interests and consolidate the GCC's stance on current regional matters. A statement from the leaders confirmed they will take all necessary measures to protect the sovereignty and stability of the council states. The statement said the need to respect the sovereignty of GCC nations, the United Nations, and international law. Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said the importance of a unified Gulf position to support regional stability and diplomatic efforts. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stated that council leaders said these Iranian attacks violate UN charters and international law. No specific casualties or damage figures were provided in the report. The council expressed categorical rejection of what it described as illegal Iranian measures.

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SBA Al-Ekhbariya

“The GCC statement regarding the summit emphasized the necessity of restoring navigation in Hormuz to what it was before February 28, 2026.”

SBA Al-Ekhbariya

“ثوابت الموقف الخليج ويدانة العدوان الإيراني وحق هذه الدول في الدفاع النفسة”

SBA Al-Ekhbariya

“The GCC consultative summit for leaders and heads of state of the GCC countries was held in Jeddah, where a number of topics and issues related to regional and international developments were discussed.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“there is a GCC vision, whether on the military or economic side, that the GCC countries want to work on. The success of the GCC countries in countering the Iranian attack is very important.”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“وقالت وكالت الأنباء السعودية إن قمة جدا ناقشت موضوعات وقضايا متعلقة بالمسجدات الإقليمية... وتأثيراتها على الملاحة في مضيق هورموز”

Al Araby Radio

“وكالت الأنباء السعودية إن قمة جدا ناقشت موضوعات وقضايا متعلقة بالمسجدات الإقليمية”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“وكالت الأنباء السعودية إن قمة جدا ناقشت موضوعات وقضايا متعلقة بالمسجدات الإقليمية”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“the Secretary General said that the GCC countries are heading towards a word of confidence from Iran and guarantees that freedom of navigation is the most important file”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“The collective position is clear that the Gulf spoke with a unified speech... any attack on any of the GCC countries is an attack on all the countries.”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“the position is that an attack on any of the GCC countries is an attack on all the countries. Second, the emphasis on freedom of navigation without restriction or condition according to international law.”

SBA Al-Ekhbariya

“The GCC consultative summit in Jeddah condemned the blatant Iranian attacks and emphasized the need to restore maritime navigation in Hormuz to what it was before February 28, 2026.”

Al Araby Radio

“GCC leaders held a consultative summit in Jeddah to discuss the situation in the region and its effects on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.”

BBC Arabic

“عقدت في جدة قمة خليجية تشاورية لزعماء ورؤساء وفودي دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي بغياب السلطانة عمان لبحث عدد من الموضوعات والقضايا المتعاونة”

BBC Arabic

“مجلس التعاون الخليجي بغياب السلطانة عمان لبحث عدداً من الموضوعات والقداية المتعاونة”

BBC Arabic

“مجلس التعاون الخليجي بغياب السلطانة عمان لبحث عدد من الموضوعات والقضايا المتعاونة”

Al Jazeera Arabic Voice

“هذه القمة أتت بعد شهرين تقريبا من اندلاع الحرب الأمريكي الاسرائيلي على إيران ودخول دول مستون خليجي في أطون هذه الحرب”

BBC Arabic

“مجلس التعاون الخليجي بغياب السلطانة عمان لبحث عدداً من الموضوعات والقداية المتعاونة وعليقتي بالمستجدات الأقليمية والدولية وتنسيق الجهود... أكد رفضهم لإغلاق إيران مضيقة هرمز وعرقلة الملاحة”

BBC Arabic

“أكد رفضهم لإغلاق إيران مضيقة هرمز وعرقلة الملاحة كما طلب إيران ببذل جهود جادة لأعدة بناء الثقة”

BBC Arabic

“عقدت قمة خليجية استثنائية بطابع انتشوري فرضتها الظروف اقلمية غير اتيادية وربها دول الخليح وترأس القمة ولي العهد السعودي الأمير محمد بن سلمان وسجل غياب سلطنة عمان عن القمة”

BBC Arabic

“هذا اللقاء هي قمه لأنها جمعت قيادات دول مجلس التعاون ورأينا حضور المملكة العربية السعودية”

BBC Arabic

“Leaders of the GCC gathered and we saw the presence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the state of Kuwait, and also the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates.”

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