GCC security is indivisible, Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons, says Bahrain’s Foreign Minister
He calls for deeper US-GCC partnership, welcomes Oman's shipping corridor
Dubai: Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, said GCC security is indivisible and called for stronger strategic cooperation with the US to address regional challenges, while urging that Iran be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons or advancing its missile capabilities.
Speaking at a high-level GCC-US meeting in Manama, the minister said the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states should be treated as a single, unified priority, according to Bahrain's state news agency (BNA).
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Al Zayani also called for preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, halting what he described as its missile attacks, and cutting off support for militias that destabilise the region.
The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions following recent exchanges between Iran and Israel and growing international concern over security in the Gulf and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The minister said recent Iranian attacks had demonstrated the effectiveness of Gulf defence forces in responding to regional threats.
He welcomed Oman's announcement of a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the initiative as an important step to safeguard international shipping.
