GCC condemns attack on ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, has condemned the Iranian attack on two ADNOC company tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. – Albudaiwi said in…
GCC forces hold military drills in Bahrain amid regional tensions
Armed forces from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are taking part in a joint military exercise in Bahrain, the country’s Defence Force has said. – Chief of Staff Lieutenant General…
Gulf Ministers Discuss US-Iran Talks and Maritime Security
Foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries held a video meeting on ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. – Oman’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement the…
GCC chief says Iran’s targeting of civilian facilities a ‘war crime’
The head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim al-Budaiwi, has accused Iran of carrying out “war crimes” in its latest attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, saying they intentionally…
Italy, Gulf Cooperation Council Sign Strategic Cooperation MoU
I met the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council #Gulf, Jasim AlBudaiwi. An in-depth discussion on regional scenarios and a concrete step to strengthen our collaboration both at the…
GCC Welcomes Oman’s Temporary Strait of Hormuz Maritime Corridor
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has welcomed an announcement by Oman that it will provide a temporary maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, in coordination with the International…
IAEA demands verification of Iran nuclear ambitions amid ‘statement war’
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has asserted that a “very strong system of verification” must by put in place to monitor Iran’s nuclear programme. – Director…
Aoun Commends GCC Support for Lebanese Sovereignty and Territorial Unity
The President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, noted the statement issued by the General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf expressing support for…
Joint US-Gulf Statement Rejects Forced Displacement of Gaza Residents
The US and Gulf countries have reaffirmed that no one will be forced to leave Gaza and that those who wish to leave will be free to return, according to…
Oman backs MoU, stresses no imposition of Hormuz transit fees
Oman has expressed support for the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying it is important for restoring peace and ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. – In a post…