UAE presidential diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash: "Promoting the collective cooperation of the Gulf Cooperation Council has become an urgent necessity. The council was established to strengthen the security and stability of member states."
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed GCC concerns over Iranian military capabilities, accusing Gulf Arab states of attacking its territory and violating "the principle of good neighborliness." Baqaei insisted Iran's military capabilities "cannot be subject to bargaining or concession with any party" and claimed Tehran is "more committed to regional security than any other party."
In a June 25 joint statement from Bahrain, the US and GCC welcomed the US-Iran MOU, demanded the Strait of Hormuz reopen with no tolls or Iranian control, kept sanctions relief conditional and reversible, and vowed to keep Iran from ever go...
In a June 25 joint statement from Bahrain, the US and GCC welcomed the US-Iran MOU, demanded the Strait of Hormuz reopen with no tolls or Iranian control, kept sanctions relief conditional and reversible, and vowed to keep Iran from ever going nuclear.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected the statement as interventionist, irresponsible, and provocative. It said the US military presence in the Gulf is a source of regional insecurity and division. It insisted the Strait of Hormuz sits within Iranian and Omani territorial waters and will be governed under the terms of the US-Iran MOU, not by outside powers.
JD Vance: The Emiratis are by far the most hawkish, and the most pro-Israel country in the GCC, and the UAE are having conversations with the Iranians, something that has never happened before, including with the IRGC.
JD Vance: The Emiratis are by far the most hawkish, and the most pro-Israel country in the GCC, and the UEA are having conversations with the Iranians, something that has never happened before, including with the IRGC.
Bahrain's FM al-Ziyani backed the U.S.-Iran MOU and Oman's temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. Said a threat to any GCC state is a threat to all. Called for blocking Iran from nuclear weapons and ensuring freedom of navigation.
GCC foreign ministers met today in Bahrain with Secretary of State Rubio to discuss the Iran deal.
Regional reconciliation talks between Iran and Gulf states are being planned for Riyadh, according to a diplomat. The talks, which include the GCC and Iraq, will center on the future operation of the Strait of Hormuz and are separate from U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and arrangements to de-mine the strait.
Qatar's Deputy PM said Doha and Gulf partners oppose permanent Hormuz transit fees but are open to temporary charges tied to mine-clearing. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said fees "...
Qatar's Deputy PM said Doha and Gulf partners oppose permanent Hormuz transit fees but are open to temporary charges tied to mine-clearing. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said fees "will always impact the consumer" but acknowledged temporary, purpose-specific charges are "negotiable."
Qatar is the world's largest LNG exporter, with roughly 70% of its export revenues dependent on the strait. LNG cannot be rerouted through pipelines and must be shipped on specialized tankers, making Hormuz the only viable exit. Doha is also urging GCC members to unify their approach toward Tehran on trade, political, and security fronts.
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE's President:
There has always been a debate in the Gulf between the hawks and the doves. The hawks see Iran as a source of danger, and the doves believe that containing Iran is necessary because...
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE's President:
There has always been a debate in the Gulf between the hawks and the doves. The hawks see Iran as a source of danger, and the doves believe that containing Iran is necessary because it is a neighbor. I think this debate has improved today in favor of the hawks; let's be clear about that.
In 2000, we signed the Joint Defense Agreement, and we ultimately found that the GCC countries' position was correct logistically, the GCC countries supported each other, but politically and militarily, I think it was the weakest position in history. I expected such a weak stance from the Arab League, and I'm not surprised by it, but I don't expect it from the GCC, and I am surprised by it.
The UAE welcomed the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and praised Trump's efforts to reach the deal. Abu Dhabi said it hopes the ceasefire will support regional stability and backed Lebanon's moves to consolidate all weapons under state control and dismantle terrorist organizations.
The Gulf Cooperation Council also welcomed the agreement.
“We condemn the attacks directed against us, against Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan, which constitute violations of sovereignty and UN Charter principles. Freedom of navigation must be respected, and...
Qatar’s UN Ambassador:
“We condemn the attacks directed against us, against Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan, which constitute violations of sovereignty and UN Charter principles. Freedom of navigation must be respected, and international law must be upheld. These attacks directly affect maritime security, endanger the lives of innocent sailors, and threaten the stability of one of the world’s most critical sea lanes, which could have serious consequences for global trade, supply chains, and energy security.”
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