GCC Demands UN Action as Iran Strikes Hammer Gulf Energy Hubs

Describing the month-long conflict as a “slow-moving car crash” that has finally landed in their front yard, GCC Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi issued an impassioned plea to the UN Security Council on Thursday. He called for an immediate halt to Iranian missile and drone strikes that have systematically targeted the “aortic valves” of the global economy.

The Toll on the Gulf

While the war is technically between the US-Israel and Iran, the six GCC nations—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and the UAE—are bearing the brunt of the kinetic fallout.

• The 85% Statistic: Shocking data revealed that 85% of projectiles launched by Iran have targeted Gulf countries rather than Israel, with the UAE identified as the hardest hit.

• Energy Under Fire: Strikes have repeatedly slammed critical energy facilities and desalination plants, threatening the basic survival infrastructure of the region.

“No Deal Without Us”

Al-Budaiwi was firm: the era of Western powers negotiating regional security behind closed doors is over.

• Seat at the Table: The GCC is demanding a permanent seat in any future talks or “Islamabad Option” deals with Tehran.

• Economic Ransom: With Iran effectively “taxing” ships to pass the Strait of Hormuz, the GCC warned that global energy markets will remain in a state of “economic terrorism” until a multilateral security guarantee is reached.

The Diplomatic Crossroads

As Pakistan’s 15-point plan and China’s 5-point initiative gain traction in Beijing and Islamabad, the GCC is pushing the UN to move beyond rhetoric. The message from Dubai is clear: the Gulf is tired of being the world’s most expensive battleground.

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