GCC States and Jordan Condemn Continued Iranian and Proxy Attacks: We Affirm Our Right to Self-Defense Individually or Collectively
- We call on the Security Council to adopt an urgent resolution to halt the attacks and consider additional measures.
- Targeting energy, desalination, port, and airport facilities constitutes a threat to international peace and security.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in a joint statement, condemned the aggression launched by Iran and its proxies against their territories, affirming the unity of their position based on resolutions of the GCC Ministerial Council, the Arab League Foreign Ministers Council, international law, and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026.
The seven countries confirmed that Iranian attacks on their territories, citizens, and civilian infrastructure have continued since February 28, 2026, and have not ceased following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran on June 17, 2026. They noted a particular escalation in attacks against Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, targeting energy facilities, water desalination plants, ports, airports, and other civilian assets.
They emphasized that these attacks constitute acts of clear aggression and violations of the UN Charter, international law, international humanitarian law, and Security Council Resolution 2817, as well as commitments undertaken by Iran under the memorandum of understanding, posing a threat to international peace and security.
The seven 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 critical infrastructure.
They welcomed the decision by the Iraqi Prime Minister to centralize weapons in the hands of the state by September 30, 2026, expressing support for the decisive and effective measures taken by the Iraqi government to prevent Iran-aligned factions, militias, and armed groups from continuing their hostile operations against countries in the region.
They called on the Security Council to issue an urgent resolution demanding the immediate cessation of Iranian attacks, recognizing the right of affected states to self-defense, and considering additional measures in the event of continued systematic attacks.
The seven countries praised the bravery, professionalism, and high readiness of their armed forces in defending sovereignty, security, stability, and civilian safety, commending the resilience and unity of their citizens in the face of challenges, which reflects the strength of their homelands and the strong bonds between their leaderships and peoples.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to freedom of navigation and safety in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, maintaining regional peace and stability, and their readiness to work with regional states and the International Maritime Organization to reach permanent arrangements consistent with international law, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and principles of sovereignty and good neighborliness.
The countries affirmed their full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and their support for its legitimate measures to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability, and territorial integrity, expressing appreciation for the diplomatic efforts undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman to achieve a comprehensive and lasting political solution to the Yemeni crisis, as well as for the developmental and humanitarian support provided by Saudi Arabia to Yemen.
