GCC chief: 7,000 missiles and drones targeted Gulf facilities since February
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling for international action after 7,000 strikes on Gulf sites since February.
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AIGulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi has reiterated his strong condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing them as "criminal acts" and urging the international community to act to stop these assaults. He also stressed that "the security of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of GCC states."
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Albudaiwi said during his speech at the GCC foreign ministers' meeting in Bahrain that "the ongoing crimes of the Houthis require a firm international stance," noting that Gulf states have faced around 7,000 attacks by missiles and drones targeting Gulf facilities since February.
The GCC Secretary-General also condemned Iranian actions threatening maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Albudaiwi also emphasized during his speech at the GCC foreign ministers' meeting in Bahrain the need to hold Iran accountable under international law and called on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities.