GCC Condemns Iranian Missile Attacks on Gulf States

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – The Gulf Cooperation Council has strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on neighboring Muslim countries, calling them a blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.

The condemnation came during an emergency video conference of the GCC Ministerial Council, chaired by Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain’s foreign minister and current council president. The meeting was convened following a wave of strikes that targeted multiple Gulf and regional states.

According to the council, the attacks began on February 28, 2026, and struck United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, with additional attacks reported on Jordan. GCC officials described the strikes as “heinous” and a grave breach of sovereignty and humanitarian norms.

The council emphasized that attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure represent serious violations of international humanitarian law. It reaffirmed full solidarity among member states, stressing that under GCC collective defense agreements, an attack on one member constitutes an attack on all.

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In a firm warning, the GCC cited Article 51 of the UN Charter, affirming its inherent right to self-defense and the option to take all necessary measures to protect its territorial integrity and national security. While reiterating support for diplomatic de-escalation, the council accused Iran of continuing military actions despite assurances of restraint.

The bloc warned that regional stability is now at serious risk and demanded an immediate end to hostilities. It highlighted the strategic importance of protecting airspace, maritime routes, global supply chains, and energy markets, noting that Gulf security is directly linked to global economic stability.

Appealing to the international community, the GCC urged strong condemnation of the attacks and called on the United Nations Security Council to take decisive action to deter further aggression, warning that continued inaction could endanger both regional and global peace.