📰 1 source 6 articles · 18 Oct 2026, 11:53 → 26 days ago

GCC Secretary-General cites repeated Iranian attacks and affirms Gulf support for Saudi Arabia

Successive statements by the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council accused Iran of repeated attacks on member states and of threatening maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that Saudi security is integral to collective Gulf security. The statements concluded with the GCC announcing support for all Saudi measures to protect its sovereignty and security.

📍 Where things stand: Declared Gulf positions currently focus on supporting Saudi Arabia and rejecting attacks described as Iranian, with no specific practical measures announced.

⏱️ Timeline

18 Oct 2026, 11:53 The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council said the repeated attacks to which member states have been exposed cannot be overlooked, without giving details on the nature of the attacks or who was responsible.
18 Oct 2026, 11:54 The GCC Secretary-General said dangerous Iranian practices target the security of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
18 Oct 2026, 11:54 The Secretary-General affirmed that the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of member states, linking Saudi security to collective Gulf security.
18 Oct 2026, 11:55 The GCC Secretary-General described the attacks on member states as Iranian and repeated, saying they constitute a flagrant violation of sovereignty and a direct threat to security and stability.
18 Oct 2026, 12:04 The Secretary-General said the member states' stand alongside Saudi Arabia is a firm position governed by shared destiny and joint responsibility among the Gulf states.
18 Oct 2026, 18:50 The Gulf Cooperation Council announced its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to safeguard its sovereignty and protect its security and interests, in a collective Gulf position reported by news platforms.