Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), recently issued a stark warning at the UN Security Council regarding the alarming surge in hostilities against member states. Since February 28, 2026, the region has faced over 7,000 drone and missile strikes, which have targeted vital civilian infrastructure and commercial maritime routes. Albudaiwi emphasized that these persistent attacks not only violate international law but also endanger global energy security and supply chains, particularly through the destabilization of the Red Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Bab Al Mandab Strait.

Addressing the UN, Albudaiwi called for immediate international intervention, urging the Security Council to enforce existing arms embargoes and hold perpetrators accountable for the widespread destruction and loss of life. While he reaffirmed the GCC’s unwavering commitment to peaceful, diplomatic solutions and regional stability, he stressed that any future negotiations must prioritize the security concerns of member states. Ultimately, the GCC leadership is pushing for a collective global effort to halt these assaults, underscoring that the peace of the Arabian Gulf is fundamentally inseparable from the stability of the entire international community.