Gulf leaders hold emergency meeting on regional security and Iran war fallout

4 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 28

Saudi Arabia hosted the first in-person Gulf summit in Jeddah since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began, with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain attending.
The meeting focused on de-escalation, strengthening regional security, and responding to Iran’s new offer to halt Hormuz attacks if the war ends and the U.S. blockade is lifted.
Thousands of Iranian attacks have damaged Gulf infrastructure since February, prompting criticism of the GCC’s response and highlighting the urgency for coordinated regional action.

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