GCC Ministerial Council condemns Iranian aggression

The Gulf Cooperation Council's Ministerial Council has strongly condemned the Iranian drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.

In a statement issued after a ministerial meeting in Manama, the council called the attacks a serious violation of national sovereignty, international law and regional security.

It expressed full solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, stressing that the security of GCC member states is indivisible and that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.

Officials said GCC air defence systems and joint defence capabilities are responding to the threats with a high level of readiness and efficiency, while leaders remain committed to maintaining the region's security and stability.

The Council held Iran responsible for the attacks and their impact on regional security, international shipping and energy supplies, calling for an immediate halt to any actions targeting GCC states, their interests and their citizens.

The GCC also urged the United Nations Security Council and the wider international community to condemn the attacks and hold those responsible accountable.

Despite the escalation, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy, dialogue and good neighbourly relations, saying peaceful solutions remain the preferred path to resolving disputes.