Gulf-Jordanian statement: We affirm our right to self-defense against Iranian aggression and its proxies
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan expressed their unified, joint position condemning the unjust aggression launched by Iran and its proxies against their territories, based on the successive positions adopted by the GCC Ministerial Council, the Arab League Foreign Ministers Council, international law, and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026).
In a statement, the seven countries affirmed that Iran’s attacks on their territories, citizens, and civilian infrastructure have continued without interruption since February 28, 2026, and escalated following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States of America and Iran on June 17, 2026. These attacks intensified particularly against the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, targeting energy facilities, water desalination plants, ports, airports, and other civilian assets.
The seven countries stressed that these continuous attacks constitute acts of explicit aggression violating the United Nations Charter, international law, international humanitarian law, UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), and the explicit commitments Iran made under the memorandum of understanding. They constitute a threat to international peace and security. The countries reaffirmed their inherent right to self-defense, individually or collectively, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, and to take all necessary legal measures to protect their sovereignty, territories, citizens, commercial vessels, and vital infrastructure against these ongoing attacks.
The seven countries welcomed the decision by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq to restrict weapons to state control by September 30, 2026, while expressing support for the decisive and effective measures taken by the Iraqi government, in accordance with its responsibilities, to prevent Iran-aligned factions, militias, and armed groups from continuing their hostile operations against regional states.
They called on the United Nations Security Council to issue an urgent resolution demanding an immediate halt to Iranian attacks, recognizing the right of affected states to self-defense, and exercising its legal authority to consider adopting additional measures if these systematic and unjust attacks do not cease.
The seven countries praised the bravery, professionalism, and high readiness of their armed forces in defending their sovereignty, security, stability, and the safety of civilians, and commended the resilience and unity of their citizens in facing these challenges, reflecting the strength of their homelands and the unbreakable bonds between their leaderships and peoples.
The seven countries reiterated their commitment to the freedom and safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab, and to maintaining regional security and stability. They expressed their readiness to work with all regional states and the International Maritime Organization to reach permanent arrangements consistent with international law, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, state sovereignty, and good neighborliness.
Finally, the seven countries reaffirmed their full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their complete support for its legitimate measures to safeguard its sovereignty, security, stability, and territorial integrity. They also expressed their high appreciation for the diplomatic efforts undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman to achieve a comprehensive and political solution to the Yemeni crisis, as well as the developmental and humanitarian support provided by the Kingdom to the Republic of Yemen.
