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MBS Chairs First GCC Summit in Jeddah Over Iran Attacks

4/29/2026

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Mohammed bin Salman chaired the first in-person GCC summit in Jeddah since the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict began in late February.
The meeting addressed Iranian attacks, which have eased after the April 8 ceasefire.
GCC secretary general condemned the attacks and urged Tehran to take serious steps to rebuild trust.
UAE official Anwar Gargash called the GCC’s response its weakest ever, while Gulf capitals stay wary and U.S.–Iran talks lack a permanent deal.

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Mohammed bin Salman chaired the first in-person GCC summit in Jeddah since the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict began in late February.
The meeting addressed Iranian attacks, which have eased after the April 8 ceasefire.
GCC secretary general condemned the attacks and urged Tehran to take serious steps to rebuild trust.
UAE official Anwar Gargash called the GCC’s response its weakest ever, while Gulf capitals stay wary and U.S.–Iran talks lack a permanent deal.