GCC and US Leaders Demand Regional Security in Manama

Tackling the Iranian Threat

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio co-chaired a massive meeting today. He met Gulf Cooperation Council leaders directly in Manama. The officials welcomed the recent June 17 agreement with Iran. They praised Pakistan and Qatar for mediating this crucial deal. However, the ministers demanded absolute unity against Iranian aggression. They want to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons forever. The group also condemned Iranian ballistic missiles and regional proxies.

Securing the Strait of Hormuz

The leaders demanded the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. They rejected any illegal tolls or fees on international shipping. Oman and the IMO just launched a massive rescue plan. They will evacuate over 11,000 stranded seafarers from the region. Future trade with Iran requires strict compliance with the agreement. Iran must cease its destabilizing behavior to earn economic engagement.

Addressing Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza

The ministers supported ongoing peace negotiations between Lebanon and Israel. The United States actively facilitates these historic bilateral border talks. The group demanded the total disarmament of Lebanese non-state militias. They also promised to help Syria fight regional terrorism. The leaders backed President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan for Gaza. The United Nations Security Council recently endorsed this peace plan. The US actively opposes the annexation of the West Bank.

Protecting Iraq and Kuwait

The ministers strongly condemned drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory. Iranian proxies recently targeted GCC civilian infrastructure using these weapons. The leaders urged the Iraqi government to seize all illegal weapons. Finally, the group reaffirmed absolute respect for Kuwaiti territorial waters. Iraq must honor its bilateral commitments and protect diplomatic missions.

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