GCC, ASEAN Meet to Expand Cooperation; Condemn Iran's Attacks

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) held a joint ministerial meeting in New York to discuss expanding cooperation in various fields. The GCC Secretary-General, Jassim Al-Badi, condemned Iran's attacks on GCC countries using ballistic missiles and drones, targeting vital facilities and causing significant losses since February 28, 2026. He stressed that GCC countries were not party to the conflict and called for Iran's full compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 2817, immediate cessation of attacks, and restoration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.