GCC and Jordan condemn Iran attacks
Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The joint condemnation signals heightened regional tensions, potentially disrupting energy supplies and shipping routes in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea. Markets may react with increased risk premiums on oil and defense stocks, while safe-haven assets could see inflows.
On July 23, 2026, all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and Jordan issued a joint statement condemning Iran's ongoing attacks on their territories, citizens, and civilian infrastructure. The attacks, which have continued since February 28, 2026, and escalated after the US-Iran MoU on June 17, 2026, target energy facilities, desalination plants, ports, airports, and other civilian objects in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The seven states affirmed their right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, welcomed Iraq's decision to restrict weapons to state control by September 30, 2026, and called on the UN Security Council to demand an immediate cessation of attacks. They also reaffirmed commitment to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab.
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