Gulf Nations Reject Iran

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The Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan jointly condemned and rejected recent Iranian statements regarding new “management” or “legal rules” for the Strait of Hormuz.

In an urgent joint letter addressed to António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations and President of the UN Security Council for May, the countries expressed strong opposition to an Iranian official's remarks concerning regional states and the strategic waterway.

‘Threat to Regional Stability’

The countries warned that such rhetoric threatens regional and international security and undermines principles of good neighbourliness, non-interference in internal affairs and the peaceful settlement of disputes under the United Nations Charter.

The joint statement reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital international waterway for global navigation, trade and energy supplies. It stressed that no single country has the right to impose unilateral control or legal frameworks that could affect freedom of navigation, lawful passage or the safety of commercial vessels and sailors.

Claims Baseless

In a separate communication to the United Nations, Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan rejected what they described as false Iranian allegations contained in a letter sent by Iran’s permanent representative to the UN on April 30, 2026.

The joint response dismissed Iranian claims alleging “aggression” by several Gulf countries against Iran, describing the accusations as baseless and lacking any legal or factual foundation.

In another identical letter sent to the United Nations, Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan expressed deep concern over repeated unlawful attacks launched from Iraqi territory by armed militias and groups loyal to Iran.

The letter referred to a statement issued by the Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council on April 25, 2026, condemning the attacks and warning that continued assaults originating from Iraq violate international law and principles of good neighbourliness.

It also highlighted diplomatic efforts through meetings held under the umbrella of the Arab League, where affected countries urged the Iraqi government to take necessary security measures and pursue armed groups responsible for the attacks.