Iran rejects US-GCC statement after Bahrain ministerial meeting
Iran has condemned a joint statement by the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council as interventionist, irresponsible and provocative, escalating a diplomatic dispute over regional security, nuclear policy and maritime access. The criticism came on Friday after a ministerial meeting in Bahrain on June 25 that brought together US and Gulf officials. Tehran said the communique distorted regional realities and repeated positions it associates with Washington and Israel.Iran's Foreign Ministry said the statement was issued in a way that sought to pressure Tehran rather than encourage diplomacy. The communique followed talks in Manama co-chaired by US Secretary of State... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
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