EU and GCC Condemn Iranian Attacks

Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU) held an extraordinary virtual meeting to condemn recent Iranian attacks targeting GCC states. These attacks caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure, including oil facilities, and were deemed a direct threat to regional and global security. Both blocs called on Iran to immediately halt its attacks and curb its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The GCC affirmed its right to self-defense under the Charter of the United Nations, while the EU reiterated solidarity and committed to intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The meeting also emphasized the importance of protecting critical maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb to safeguard global supply chains and energy markets. Oman was praised for its constructive role in promoting dialogue.