HIBAPRESS – W.M.A.
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, renewed his “strong condemnation and denunciation of the continued blatant and treacherous Iranian attacks on the GCC countries, including the deliberate targeting of infrastructure and oil facilities, in flagrant violation of the provisions of international law and international norms, and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region and the safety of global energy supplies.”
Albudaiwi affirmed in statements today, Sunday, that "the continuation of these attacks clearly reveals the escalatory approach of the Iranian government towards the Council countries, and is a rejected act of aggression that undermines de-escalation efforts and threatens regional and international security."
He stressed that the Iranian claims that attempt to hold the GCC countries responsible for any military operations are "false and completely rejected claims, and are not based on any basis of truth," indicating that the Council countries adopt firm policies based on respect for the sovereignty of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, and the promotion of security and peace at the regional and international levels.
He also affirmed that the GCC countries reserve their full right, guaranteed under Article (51) of the United Nations Charter and the provisions of international law, to take the necessary measures and procedures to protect their security and stability, preserve their capabilities and wealth, and respond to these attacks.
He called on the international community to assume its responsibilities in condemning these attacks and take a firm and deterrent stance, stressing the unity and full solidarity of the GCC countries in the face of any threat to their security and interests, and their firm commitment to joint action to promote the stability of the region and achieve peace for its peoples.
