Iran Condemns US-GCC June 25 Statement, Warns 6 Gulf States Over Bases and Hormuz
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Updated · Press TV · Jun 26
Iran Condemns US-GCC June 25 Statement, Warns 6 Gulf States Over Bases and Hormuz
3 articles · Updated · Press TV · Jun 26
Summary
Tehran on Friday called the June 25 US-GCC communique “meddlesome, irresponsible, and provocative,” rejecting its references to an enduring US security role and to “threats originating from Iran.”
Iran said the statement ignored the February 28-April 8 war, when US forces used Gulf bases to strike Iran and Tehran answered with 100 waves of missile and drone attacks.
The foreign ministry warned GCC members to block any future use of their territory for attacks on Iran, reiterated demands for compensation from five Arab states, and said there will be no compromise on Iran’s defense capabilities.
On Hormuz, Tehran blamed recent maritime insecurity on the US, Israel and regional states that aided the war, while saying shipping will follow the June 18 Iran-US memorandum that restored commercial traffic.
The rebuke answered a Manama summit statement in which the US and GCC rejected Iranian control of the strait and called for disarmament of non-state armed groups, underscoring a renewed regional security clash despite the ceasefire.
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Overview
The report highlights how Iran’s push to control the Strait of Hormuz through the Persian Gulf Strait Authority has triggered strong US opposition, leading to a naval blockade and tough sanctions. These measures have reduced Iranian oil exports and disrupted global shipping, raising costs and risks for vessels. In response, Iran launched 'Hormuz Safe,' a Bitcoin-based maritime insurance platform, to keep its shipping industry afloat despite sanctions. The rise of crypto payments like Bitcoin challenges the effectiveness of US sanctions, allowing Iran to bypass traditional financial barriers and maintain some maritime trade, complicating efforts to fully contain its influence.