GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned Iran's repeated attacks on UAE ADNOC tankers and commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them unacceptable escalation threatening maritime security and regional stability amid ongoing regional tensions.
Arab nations and regional organizations including the Muslim World League and Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran-affiliated militias' attempted drone attack on Saudi oil facilities, reaffirming solidarity with the Kingdom and supporting its defensive measures.
Saudi Arabia's Bahri confirmed its crude tanker Wadiyan was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday with all crew safe, prompting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and GCC nations to condemn Iran, citing violations of international maritime law and threats to global energy security.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended a GCC-US ministerial meeting in Manama with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strengthen strategic ties, discuss regional security challenges, and coordinate on Iran negotiations and maritime protection.
GCC and UK commerce ministers commended significant progress in free trade agreement negotiations, expressing anticipation for conclusion soon to advance mutual economic interests and sustainable growth.
GCC Secretary General Albudaiwi warned that regional military escalation could reduce tourist arrivals by eight to nineteen million visitors, causing tourism revenue losses between thirteen and thirty-two billion dollars across member states.
Saudi Arabia and the GCC condemned Iranian missile strikes on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, warning the attacks threaten global energy security and violate international maritime law amid escalating regional tensions.
Arab nations and regional organizations strongly condemned attempted drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, describing the Iran-backed militia assault as flagrant international law violations threatening regional security and energy stability.
Saudi Commerce Minister Al-Qasabi emphasized strengthening Gulf integration through strategic projects addressing supply chain challenges during the 71st GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee meeting, attended by commerce ministers from member states.
GCC transport and communications ministers convened to strengthen regional supply chain corridors and formulate recommendations addressing trade and logistics challenges, implementing directives from Gulf leaders to ensure uninterrupted freight transit across land, sea, and air networks.
The GCC Secretary General strongly condemned Iran's attack on a UAE oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, characterizing repeated incidents as piracy threatening maritime security and violating international law, while pledging solidarity with the UAE.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council set new preconditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, demanding US behavioral changes, sanctions lifting, and war compensation, amid escalating regional tensions involving Houthi attacks and weapons production concerns.
The US conducted multiple airstrikes on Iranian military targets, killing seven troops and voiding a June peace deal. Iran's leadership declared an "existential war" and vowed decisive retaliation, while attacking US interests and Gulf neighbors, escalating regional tensions significantly.
Gulf states and the US affirmed that addressing Iran's ballistic missiles, drones, and regional proxies is essential for lasting Middle Eastern peace, while supporting negotiations and maintaining strategic partnership.
The GCC is studying joint oil and gas pipeline networks to strengthen regional economic security and supply chain resilience, with discussions also covering railway projects, electricity interconnection, and water infrastructure initiatives among member states.
GCC commerce ministers, led by Saudi Arabia's Majid Al-Qasabi, reviewed unified commercial law implementation, free trade negotiations, and trade facilitation initiatives, as intra-GCC trade reached SR270 billion in 2025 with 125 percent growth over five years.