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Gulf States Shunned War
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said that the Gulf states were not party to the war that broke out on February 28 and had not sought it. He said Iranian attacks had targeted civilian and critical infrastructure, causing casualties, while the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had affected energy, shipping, and supply chains. Before the crisis, around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade passed through the strait. He noted that on March 11 the Security Council adopted Resolution 2817, sponsored by Bahrain on behalf of the GCC states and Jordan and supported by 136 countries. He called for the resolution to be implemented, those responsible for the attacks to be held accountable, and navigation through the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab to be restored. He stressed that regional security requires respect for international law, defense integration and diplomacy, the safeguarding of energy supplies and maritime navigation, and the building of stability through development and partnerships. He affirmed the Council’s readiness to contribute to a shared regional security framework.
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