Rubio Wraps up Gulf Tour as Allies Share Concerns Over Iran Peace Accord
- The GCC foreign ministers and US Secretary of State emphasized the need to address Iran's ballistic missiles, drones, and proxy support for lasting regional peace.
- Ministers stressed that free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is essential to regional and global security and rejected tolls or fees on its navigation.
- They supported Lebanon's sovereignty, urging disarmament of non-state armed groups and restoring state authority to ensure lasting peace.
- The ministers welcomed measures restricting military action against Iran without congressional approval and supported initiatives promoting stability in the region.
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Gulf states assert addressing Iranian threats inevitable for lasting regional peace
The GCC-US Ministerial Meeting, which concluded in Manama on Thursday, emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, noting that free, unconditional, and unrestricted navigation, including the right of transit passage as guaranteed under international law, remains essential to regional and global security.
Gulf states have urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to limit Iran's missile capabilities. This, they say, is the only way to ensure long-term stability in the Middle East. Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) made the comments after meeting with the US secretary of state in Bahrain. They issued a joint statement, stressing that negotiations with Iran must address the full range of threats, including ballistic missiles, …
‘Any trade with Iran is conditional…’: Gulf FMs say Iran proxies, missiles must be addressed for ‘lasting’ peace
Any trade with Iran depends on its adherence to agreements and cessation of destabilising actions, as stated after a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
GCC says Iran proxies, missiles key to lasting regional peace
On Thursday, June 25, the 118th day since the US-Israel war on Iran began, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers said lasting regional peace would require addressing Iran’s ballistic missiles, drones and support for proxy groups, following talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Bahrain. In a joint statement issued after the meeting, the GCC ministers said any future trade and investment with Iran would depend on Tehran comply…
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