GCC activates joint defense pact to deter Iran and Houthi attacks

The GCC Ministerial Council convened in Manama and activated the joint defense agreement while condemning Houthi and Iranian attacks on Gulf states.

• The GCC Ministerial Council held its 168th session in Manama, chaired by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani.
• The council announced activation of the joint defense agreement, affirming that an attack on any member state targets the entire bloc.
• The council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for designating the group a terrorist organization and enforcing the arms embargo.
• The council held Iran responsible for missile and drone attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, demanding an unconditional halt.