India's ambassador reviewed free trade agreement negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council's secretary general in Riyadh, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties worth 178.56 billion dollars and prepare for an upcoming ministerial meeting.
The UAE accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of attacking two ADNOC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, causing minor damage but no casualties, marking the second incident in a week amid broader regional tensions over maritime passage control.
The GCCSG receives Yemen's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in a diplomatic meeting.
Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh Participates in EU – GCC High Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation, and Holds Strategic Consultations in Brussels
Pakistan urged the US and Iran to exercise restraint after their three-week ceasefire collapsed into renewed strikes, warning that escalation serves no one's interests and calling for adherence to their bilateral understanding agreement.
The GCC Secretary-General emphasized regional security and de-escalation efforts at a meeting in Amman.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting coordinated condemnation from Gulf Cooperation Council states and Arab nations who warned Tehran's actions threaten regional security and stability.
The UAE condemned Iran's attack on Kuwait while the US struck Iranian drones near Hormuz, intensifying Middle East conflict and prompting global energy investment shifts amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions affecting trade security.
UK-GCC Trade Deal: $5B Bet on Hormuz Reopening
The GCC condemns Iran's attacks on the UAE and Kuwait, citing a treacherous approach to destabilize regional security.
The United Arab Emirates withdrew from OPEC, ending six decades of membership and removing the cartel's third-largest producer amid regional tensions, while simultaneously skipping a Saudi-led summit and publicly criticizing Gulf defense coordination, signaling a significant rupture in the Saudi-Emirati alliance.
The GCC Secretary-General praised the UAE for spearheading an IMO resolution condemning Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure, vessel attacks, and threats, emphasizing international enforcement to ensure free maritime navigation.
Iran has fired missiles at Israel. The attack follows threats from Trump. A response is expected soon.
Israel's defence minister claims Alireza Tangsiri was killed due to his role in blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Tangsiri was a key Iranian naval commander.
The UN Security Council condemned Iran's missile and drone attacks. The resolution targeted Iran's actions in the Gulf and Arab countries.
GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned repeated Iranian attacks on two ADNOC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them dangerous escalation threatening global maritime trade and demanding international intervention to restore shipping security.
Iranian attacks on Gulf shipping vessels and regional airlines have disrupted maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and caused widespread flight cancellations, drawing condemnation from Saudi Arabia, the Arab League, and GCC nations over freedom of navigation violations.
Gulf Cooperation Council states rallied behind Saudi Arabia after Iran-backed Iraqi militias launched drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, with six nations endorsing Riyadh's self-defense strikes against militia positions in Iraq.
World leaders visit Qatar to pay condolences to late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Pakistan urged the US and Iran to honor their ceasefire agreement after a three-week truce collapsed into renewed strikes, warning that escalation serves no one's interests and threatening regional stability.
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. hits surveillance radar sites
Iran attacks Kuwait Airport and US air bases as ceasefire talks stall.
GCC chief condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait as a flagrant violation of international law.
GCC Secretary General Albudaiwi highlighted at Riyadh Forum that the bloc faced 7,000 attacks during 45 days while achieving integration across defense, economy, and infrastructure, positioning Gulf nations as a global strategic power enhancing citizen welfare.
Iran claims US options are impossible war or a bad deal amid a suffocating economic blockade.
The European Union is considering funding alternative Middle East energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones like the Strait of Hormuz, where twenty percent of global oil and gas passes, following fuel price spikes costing the bloc twenty-five billion euros in recent weeks.
40 countries called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The demand was made at a virtual meeting organized by the UK. Iran is developing a protocol with Oman to monitor navigation.
The UN Security Council reaffirmed its commitment to GCC sovereignty. This commitment supports the GCC's independence and territorial integrity.
The GCC condemned Iran's strike on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City. The strike affected a major liquefied natural gas hub. The GCC views this as a grave escalation.
China to work with GCC to de-escalate Middle East tensions, citing complex situation.
The GCC Secretary-General received the Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in a meeting.
The United States conducted airstrikes against Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps following an attack that killed American troops in Jordan, escalating an eight-day Middle Eastern conflict that has killed 16 U.S. service members and over 430 others regionally.
Gulf countries condemned Iranian cruise missile attacks on two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others, warning the incident threatens regional stability and global energy security.
Iraq opposes military escalation against Gulf states and Iran, seeking regional de-escalation and stability.
Kuwait expels Iranian diplomats after attacks on civilian facilities, escalating diplomatic response.
The GCC condemns Iran's continued attacks on Kuwait as a dangerous escalation violating international laws and threatening regional security.
GCC Secretary General Albudaiwi affirmed that Gulf region stability is fundamental to global economy and maritime security, emphasizing strengthened GCC-EU partnership safeguards trade routes and energy flows amid geopolitical shifts.
The GCC condemns Iran's IRGC infiltration into Kuwait, calling it a threat to regional security and stability.
The UAE quits OPEC, ending nearly six decades of membership, amid the Iran war.
A US-Iran ceasefire expires Wednesday with Trump warning resumption is likely, while Pakistan facilitates potential diplomatic talks as regional tensions persist over unconfirmed negotiations and alleged violations.
GCC Secretary General urged the Security Council to stop Iranian attacks on Gulf states. The attacks are described as unprovoked.
The US and Israel are engaged in a conflict with Iran. The US plans to hit Iran 'extremely hard' for 2-3 weeks. The conflict is in its 34th day.
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's missile and drone strikes. The resolution was welcomed by the GCC. A specific vote or deadline was not mentioned.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and PGCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi discussed mutual interests and regional developments in a phone call.