Jassim Al-Budaiwi & Iran

Jassim Al-Budaiwi: Jassim Al-Budaiwi, the GCC Secretary-General, strongly condemned Iran's continued attacks on Kuwait, calling them a flagrant violation of international law.

Iran: Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, claiming self-defense against US aggression. It has also restored parts of its underground missile infrastructure and is facing severe economic challenges due to inflation and US sanctions.

Jassim Al-Budaiwi: Jassim Al-Budaiwi, GCC Secretary-General, affirmed the agreement's framework for achieving tangible economic benefits.

Iran: The Iran war is mentioned as a backdrop to the trade deal, creating regional instability that the deal aims to counter.

Jassim Al-Budaiwi: Jassim Al-Budaiwi, GCC Secretary-General, stated that the recognition represents a dangerous precedent that will undermine stability in the Horn of Africa.

Jassim Al-Budaiwi: Jassim Al-Budaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, described Iran's collection of fees as an 'aggression and a violation of the United Nations agreement on the law of the sea'.