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GCC condemns Iran for 'dangerous escalation' after attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read

GCC condemns Iran for 'dangerous escalation' after attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

The Gulf Cooperation Council labels recent attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as a 'dangerous escalation' by Iran.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has formally denounced Iran for what it described as a "dangerous escalation" following reported attacks directed at Bahrain and Kuwait. The six-nation bloc issued a unified statement condemning the actions as a direct threat to regional stability and sovereign security. Unified Response to Regional Threats GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stated that the council stands in full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait. The leadership emphasized that any breach of security in one member state is considered a threat to the entire council. The communique demanded an immediate cessation of hostile activities and urged adherence to international law regarding the sovereignty of nations. Calls for Global Action The council has called upon the international community and the United Nations Security Council to take "clear and firm positions" against such escalations. The GCC leadership noted that the recent incidents undermine diplomatic efforts intended to reduce friction in the Arabian Gulf. The statement further highlighted that regional peace cannot be maintained without the respect of the principles of good neighborliness. Regional Security…