Doha: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has demanded that Iran provide full compensation for the damages inflicted on Gulf countries due to missile and drone attacks allegedly carried out by Iran amid the ongoing conflict in Western Asia. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi emphasized that Iran cannot evade responsibility for the attacks affecting the sovereignty, security, and economic stability of the Gulf states. The GCC made this strong appeal while addressing the United Nations Security Council.
Albudaiwi accused Iran of launching thousands of missile and drone assaults targeting Gulf countries. He highlighted that strategic centers such as airports, seaports, oil and gas production facilities, energy infrastructures, power stations, and residential areas had been subjected to these attacks. The GCC warned that such aggressions pose a severe threat not only to the security of the Gulf states but also to regional economic activities, international trade, and energy supply chains.
Albudaiwi pointed out that attacks targeting oil and gas sectors and ports have the potential to adversely impact global energy markets and freight logistics. The GCC Secretary-General reiterated that the Gulf countries are not directly involved in the present military conflict. He stressed that Gulf states have continuously strived to prevent further escalation of the regional conflict and to seek resolutions through diplomatic means. Countries that have remained neutral and supported peaceful solutions cannot accept being targeted by attacks.
The GCC asserted the necessity to preserve the sovereignty and territorial security of Gulf nations and underscored that all parties are bound to adhere to international law. The Council demanded that Iran assume responsibility for the physical destruction and economic repercussions caused by the attacks. It called for full reparations to be provided to the victim countries and for assurances that such attacks will not recur.
The GCC underscored that any future peace agreement with Iran must not be confined solely to ceasefires or temporary de-escalation measures. Instead, it called for a comprehensive understanding to ensure long-term security and stability in the region. Albudaiwi urged that Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile capabilities, drone technology and military use, along with alleged support for armed groups in the region, must be factored into any prospective agreements.
The GCC demanded that the concerns and positions of Gulf countries on matters directly affecting their security receive appropriate consideration. The Council maintained that long-lasting peace is unattainable without guaranteeing the security of the countries in the region.
Meanwhile, the accusations raised by the GCC were denied by Iran’s Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, Gholamhossein. Iran’s response claimed that the allegations disregard the context of the conflict and the stance taken by the Gulf countries. The Iranian representative accused certain Gulf states of providing assistance and backing to U.S. military operations against Iran. He argued that countries supporting Washington’s military initiatives cannot shirk responsibility for their repercussions.
Iran criticized U.S. military interventions in the region and contended that facilitating attacks against Iran exacerbates the conflict. The representative posited that the current situation is being intensified by external support to aggression.
The security of Gulf countries, protection of energy infrastructure, and stability of international trade routes remain pivotal concerns amid the Western Asian conflict. The GCC’s call for accountability for the attacks and Iran’s counter-accusations against U.S.-backed Gulf states underscore the profound diplomatic divergence between the parties.
The GCC emphasized that alongside ending the conflict, establishing security guarantees and a comprehensive political consensus are imperative to prevent recurrence of similar attacks. The GCC’s address to the United Nations Security Council conveyed a resolute message that the security concerns of Gulf countries must not be overlooked in any future agreements with Iran.
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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News
