GCC Condemns Iranian Missile Attacks

The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held its 50th extraordinary meeting on March 1, 2026, chaired by Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The meeting was convened to address Iranian missile and drone attacks that began on February 28, 2026, targeting the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. The GCC strongly condemned these attacks as serious violations of sovereignty, international law, and humanitarian law, emphasizing that targeting civilians is unacceptable. The Council expressed full solidarity among its member states, stressing that an attack on one is an attack on all, in accordance with the GCC Charter and Joint Defense Agreement. The GCC affirmed its legal right to respond, individually and collectively, under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. Despite diplomatic efforts by GCC countries to avoid escalation, Iran continued its military operations. The Council called for an immediate cessation of attacks to restore regional security and stability, highlighting the importance of maintaining aerial and maritime security, protecting waterways, ensuring supply chain integrity, and guaranteeing global energy market stability. The GCC urged the International===United Nations Security Council to take a firm stance and thanked friendly nations for their condemnation and solidarity.