Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani

Bahraini and Qatari foreign ministers held a phone call, according to Qatar's news agency.

Pakistan's foreign minister intensified diplomatic outreach with Gulf states following a trilateral defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, contacting Bahrain, Iran, and Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate amid US-Iran conflict disrupting Hormuz shipping.

The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary receives credentials from the Gabonese Republic's Ambassador.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional security with Bahrain, Egypt, and Türkiye counterparts.

France and Bahrain strengthen their bilateral relationship through mutual trust and cooperation.

Waltz calls out Iranian diplomat at UN following drone strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait

US Ambassador Mike Waltz rebuked Iran at the UN Security Council meeting.

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned a joint US-Gulf Cooperation Council statement as interventionist and irresponsible, rejecting pressure over its nuclear program, missiles, regional armed groups, and control of the Strait of Hormuz following recent US-Israeli military action.

Saudi and Bahrain's foreign ministers reaffirm coordination to enhance regional security through bilateral discussions.

Iran-backed Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

The UN Security Council condemned Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. ambassador warning that the vital waterway's closure has driven up global oil, gas, and fertilizer prices, affecting the entire international community despite 136 member states opposing Tehran's actions.

Bahrain's foreign minister sought UN Security Council approval Friday for a revised resolution authorizing defensive measures to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, closed since U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran triggered month-long conflict and oil price surges.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister led a failed UN Security Council campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Iran's restrictions threaten global stability and could push four million Arabs into poverty, though Russia and China blocked the resolution.

China and Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution backed by eleven nations that aimed to coordinate international efforts protecting commercial shipping through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, blocking Bahrain's proposal.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister urged immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council, warning that Iranian closure and attacks threaten global trade, energy security, and supply chains affecting vulnerable economies worldwide.

Iran assured India of safe vessel passage through the increasingly volatile Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel military operations, as the critical waterway handling one-fifth of global oil trade faces disruption risks threatening worldwide energy supplies.

Russia and China vetoed a diluted UN resolution aimed at reopening Iran-blocked Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of global oil transits, escalating tensions as Trump's deadline for Iranian action approaches amid the five-week conflict.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty declared Gulf state security integral to Egypt's national security, rejecting external interference while prioritizing maritime route protection through the Strait of Hormuz and Suez Canal amid escalating regional tensions.

Russia, China, and France blocked UN Security Council action on the Strait of Hormuz, preventing international intervention on a critical global shipping route affecting energy supplies and international commerce.

Egyptian and Bahraini foreign ministers discussed regional developments and bilateral relations over a phone call on Monday.

The EU and GCC jointly rejected restrictions on Strait of Hormuz navigation, condemning Iran's attacks on commercial vessels and regional territories as violations of international law and calling for immediate cessation of interference.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Kuwait, meeting top leadership to review the strategic partnership, discuss Gulf conflict impacts, and strengthen cooperation across energy, trade, defense, and technology sectors.

Gulf sovereign wealth funds invested $1.7 billion in India during early 2026, nearly tripling prior deployments despite geopolitical tensions, while prioritizing infrastructure and technology amid broader regional economic cooperation discussions.

UNSC Urges Peace Deal Amid US-Iran Tensions

GCC and US foreign ministers reaffirmed their strategic alliance, welcomed the US-Iran agreement, and committed to regional stability through supporting Syria, Lebanon, Gaza reconstruction, and preventing Iran's nuclear proliferation and destabilizing activities.

FirstFT: Iran threatens Hormuz after renewed US strikes

Pablo Quirno supports Rafael Grossi's candidacy for UN Secretary General and calls for reform.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz after it was watered down, with the vote 11-2, as one-fifth of global oil typically transits the strategic waterway amid escalating Iran tensions.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Tuesday aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocking international action on the critical waterway where Iran's blockade threatens global oil supplies and economic stability.

The UN Security Council debated maritime security after Iran and the US imposed dual blockades on the Strait of Hormuz, threatening 20% of global oil-gas exports and stranding 20,000 sailors on 2,000 vessels, prompting urgent calls for corridor reopening.

Iran's foreign minister warned the UN Security Council that provocative action on a Strait of Hormuz shipping protection resolution would worsen tensions, as Bahrain pushes a contested draft authorizing defensive measures amid West Asian conflict disrupting global energy trade.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocking international efforts to address Iran's blockade threatening global oil supplies and economic stability.

China threatens to veto a UN Security Council resolution authorizing defensive military force to protect shipping in the closed Strait of Hormuz, warning of escalation risks amid surging oil prices and ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions.

Bahrain's FM congratulates Pakistan's Dar on the Makkah defence pact signing.

The UAE and Japan mark 50 years of National Water Day and Water Week, highlighting Japan's leadership in water management and innovation.

The US has spent $37.5 billion on escalating Iran operations including eleven nights of strikes, with three American service members killed, while Secretary Rubio warns Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would create dangerous international precedent affecting global shipping.

Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh Participates in EU – GCC High Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation, and Holds Strategic Consultations in Brussels

Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with foreign ministers, condemning Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.

U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz confronted Iran's UN diplomat over drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, rejecting Tehran's denial and presenting evidence of civilian casualties. Bahrain reported 808 attacks since February, killing three civilians and injuring 465, amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.

Pakistani and Bahraini foreign ministers held a phone conversation discussing regional developments.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab allies in Bahrain that a pending U.S.-Iran peace accord would protect their security interests, amid regional skepticism that the preliminary deal insufficiently constrains Tehran following its wartime attacks on Gulf states.

UAE backs Bahrain’s call for UNSC action on Strait of Hormuz

The UN Security Council scheduled a Saturday vote on Bahrain's resolution to protect Hormuz shipping amid escalating US-Iran conflict, though China opposed authorizing force, threatening potential veto over the contentious measure.

Russia and China reject a UN resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution backed by the US and Gulf states to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing concerns over authorizing force amid escalating Middle East tensions following the US-Israel military campaign against Iran.

UAE's minister called for Iran's immediate accountability at the UN Security Council, demanding unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Iranian interference threatens global maritime security, trade, and energy supplies affecting developing nations most severely.

Egypt's foreign minister conducted multilateral calls with six regional and international counterparts to advance de-escalation efforts, emphasizing dialogue's necessity for regional stability while supporting US-Iran negotiations and ceasefire initiatives.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister led a failed UN Security Council campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Iran's restrictions threaten global stability and could push four million Arabs into poverty, though Russia and China blocked the resolution.

Iran assured India of safe vessel passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israel tensions, as the UN prepares to vote on a shipping protection resolution opposed by China over force authorization concerns.