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GCC launches unprecedented multi-sector response at Hili Forum

9/9/2026

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Al-Budaiwi Coordinates Response

GCC chief Jasem Al-Budaiwi announced unprecedented coordination at Hili Forum.
He said the joint response after attacks covers military, economic, health, water and electricity sectors.
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman opened ports to ease Hormuz disruption for Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait.
Al-Budaiwi said GCC logistics corridors, water links, storage, pipelines, grid expansion are 50-70% complete.
Qatari spokesman Dr. Majid Al-Ansari warned Gulf states must not rely solely on the United States.

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Iran Sets Zone

Iran announced a new Gulf restricted zone, warning that ships entering will face sanctions.
Iran and Oman agreed on maps for an international shipping corridor through their waters, with a signing expected soon.
Iran said it will keep the Strait of Hormuz open only if the United States stops attacks on Iranian targets.
Tehran claimed the Strait of Hormuz belongs jointly to Iran and Oman, rejecting Gulf states' claims.

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Lavrov Urges Inclusion

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged Iran’s inclusion in a Gulf security system.
He made the appeal on 07 September 2026 at a MGIMO lecture.
Lavrov recalled Russia’s 20-year-old security proposal for Gulf states and Iran.
He urged the Arab League, OIC and UN Security Council members to join discussions.
Lavrov cited Mecca Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye as a basis and said Russia will not lead.

History

Historical Context

When Iraq invaded Kuwait on 2 August 1990, the United States launched Operation Desert Shield, deploying about 540,000 troops to defend Saudi oil fields and the Strait of Hormuz under UN resolutions 661 and 678. The massive coalition built logistics corridors and naval patrols, a pattern echoed today by GCC chief Jasem Al-Budaiwi’s coordination with Iran’s restricted zone and Russian diplomat Lavrov’s security proposal.

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Al-Budaiwi Coordinates Response

GCC chief Jasem Al-Budaiwi announced unprecedented coordination at Hili Forum.
He said the joint response after attacks covers military, economic, health, water and electricity sectors.
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman opened ports to ease Hormuz disruption for Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait.
Al-Budaiwi said GCC logistics corridors, water links, storage, pipelines, grid expansion are 50-70% complete.
Qatari spokesman Dr. Majid Al-Ansari warned Gulf states must not rely solely on the United States.

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