Gulf Cooperation Council & Iraq
24 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 09, 2026
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International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The GCC has condemned Iranian attacks and affirmed solidarity with affected member states, calling for UN action.
Iraq: Iraq has been a location of US operations and a drone disposal incident. Its PM is working to control armed groups.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: GCC foreign ministers met to discuss the conflict, coordinating regional response.
Iraq: Sovereignty violated by U.S.-Saudi strikes; government condemned attacks and denied prior approval. Struggles to balance ties with U.S. and Iran.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: Accused Iran of war crimes for strikes on civilian infrastructure.
Iraq: Location where US service member was killed during controlled detonation of Iranian drone.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The GCC accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure, calling it a violation of international law.
Iraq: Iraq has seen US troop deaths and Iranian attacks, while hosting US forces and mediating between the sides.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The GCC condemned the attacks as a dangerous escalation and called for international action to safeguard maritime transit. It expressed full solidarity with the UAE.
Iraq: Iraq intercepted a drone over Irbil, but this is a separate incident, with minimal impact on the main event.
Aug 08, 2026 · 174 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are strategic US allies that have expressed concerns about the Iran deal and have met with Marco Rubio to discuss regional security.
Iraq: Iraq has been drawn into the Middle East war and is expected to participate in discussions regarding the future management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
Domestic
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council>>> are important export destinations for South Africa>>>n fruit and meat, and disruptions to shipping routes linked to the Strait of Hormuz>>> could lead to lost markets.
Iraq: Iraq>>> is an important destination for South Africa>>>n fruit and meat exports, and disruptions to shipping routes could negatively impact trade.
May 24, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The GCC has urged restraint and preservation of diplomatic gains.
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The GCC condemned Iran's attacks on civilian infrastructure and called for restraint.
Iraq: Iraq faces drone attacks on its Kurdish region and is working to disarm Iran-backed militias amid the conflict.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council countries are key trading partners for India and are expected to contribute to a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran if it complies with the agreement.
Iraq: Iraq is a major Gulf producer whose oil exports transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the strait is crucial for its energy exports and global market stability.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The GCC is mentioned as a regional bloc affected by the attacks, as they undermine regional security. The attacks may prompt GCC members to coordinate a collective response, potentially affecting regional stability and oil markets.
Iraq: The attack occurred at Kuwait's border with Iraq, highlighting Iraq's role as a neighboring state in the regional tensions.
Jul 16, 2026 · 30 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: GCC countries urged restraint and are affected by the conflict's impact on regional stability.
Iraq: Iraq reported drone attacks on camps housing Iranian opposition groups, and drones were launched from its territory targeting Saudi Arabia. It is a staging ground for Iran-backed militias.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned Iran's continued attacks on Kuwait, reaffirming full support for Kuwait's security and stability.
Iraq: Kuwait repeatedly came under fire from Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq before the April ceasefire.
May 27, 2026 · 338 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: Member states coordinated on de-escalation.
Iraq: Drones launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia; Iraqi PM ordered investigation.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Iran's attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, reaffirming solidarity with its member states and stressing the need for regional stability.
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as the location where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz and the ceasefire.
Jan 07, 2026 · 501 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: Growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council is projected to slow significantly to 2% in 2026 from 4.3% forecast in October, with variations among its member economies.
Apr 14, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Gulf Cooperation Council: The Gulf Arab states, members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, are considered the biggest losers in the conflict, facing the prospect of a more bitter and harder-line Iranian leadership and heightened confrontation to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
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