The statement stressed that the Iranian attacks “targeted civilian facilities and residential areas, causing significant damage.”
The council underscored that “the security of GCC states is indivisible, and any assault on one member state constitutes an assault on all.”
The meeting was convened to discuss the Iranian missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, which began on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
The Ministerial Council reviewed the extensive damage caused by the treacherous Iranian attacks on these states, including the targeting of civilian facilities, service sites, and residential areas, which resulted in major material losses and posed a threat to the security, safety, and lives of citizens and residents. It also noted the terror inflicted upon civilians and residents.
The council discussed the necessary measures and steps to coordinate efforts aimed at restoring security, stability, and peace in the region.
The Ministerial Council expressed its rejection and strongest condemnation of these wrongful Iranian assaults targeting the GCC states in addition to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, describing them as a grave violation of the sovereignty of these countries and of the principles of good neighbourliness.
It added that the attacks constitute a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, regardless of any pretexts or justifications.
It further stressed that the targeting of civilians and civilian objects constitutes a serious violation of the rules of international humanitarian law.
The council also affirmed the full solidarity among GCC states and their unified stance in confronting these attacks, stressing that the security of its member states is indivisible and that any assault on one member constitutes a direct assault on all, in accordance with the GCC Charter and the Joint Defence Agreement.
It reiterated that GCC states retain their legal right to respond, in line with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which guarantees the inherent right of individual and collective self-defence in the event of aggression, and to take all measures necessary to safeguard their sovereignty, security, and stability.
The council praised the efficiency and readiness of the armed forces and air defence systems in the member states, which intercepted the missile and drone attacks and dealt with them professionally, helping to neutralize the threat, limit its impact, and protect lives, facilities, and vital assets.
The Ministerial Council affirmed that, in light of this unjustified Iranian aggression against GCC states, they will take all necessary measures to defend their security and stability and to protect their territories, citizens, and residents, including the option of responding to the aggression.
Despite the extensive diplomatic efforts exerted by GCC states to avoid escalation, and despite their clear affirmation that their territories were not used to launch any attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, the latter continued to carry out military operations against GCC states, striking numerous civilian and residential facilities.
The Ministerial Council stressed the need for an immediate halt to these attacks to restore security, peace, and stability in the region. It underscored the importance of safeguarding regional airspace, maritime security, and water lanes, as well as the safety of supply chains and the stability of global energy markets.
The council affirmed that the stability of the Arabian Gulf region is not merely a regional matter, but a fundamental pillar of global economic stability and maritime navigation.
The Ministerial Council called on the international community to condemn and strongly denounce these attacks, urging the UN Security Council to assume its responsibilities by taking an immediate and firm stance to prevent further violations that endanger civilian lives and to ensure they are not repeated, given their serious implications for regional and international peace.
The council expressed the appreciation of member states for the brotherly and friendly countries that condemned and denounced the Iranian attacks, voiced their solidarity with GCC states, and supported the measures taken by the council’s member states to protect their sovereignty, security, and stability.
The council also noted that GCC states have always advocated dialogue, negotiations, and the resolution of all issues with the Islamic Republic of Iran, praising the role of the Sultanate of Oman in this regard.
It stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in relations between states, affirming that this path is the only way to overcome the current crisis and preserve the security of the region and the safety of its peoples. It warned that any escalation would undermine regional security and drag the region into dangerous trajectories with catastrophic consequences for international peace and security.
At the end of the meeting, the council expressed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, extending its heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.
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