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GCC chief urges UN to halt Iranian attacks, protect Gulf waterways

The Gulf Cooperation Council's Secretary-General called on the UN Security Council to take measures to halt Iranian attacks and ensure safe navigation through strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz. A draft resolution backed by Bahrain faces objections from Russia, China, and France.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 2, 2026 Published Aug 13

Lead

The head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on the United Nations Security Council to act immediately to halt Iranian attacks across the region, describing them as a “flagrant violation” of international law and the UN Charter, according to Al Jazeera and Dawn.

Speaking at a Security Council meeting on Thursday, GCC Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi urged the council to “take all necessary measures” to end Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries and to guarantee “uninterrupted navigation through all strategic waterways,” as reported by both outlets.

Coverage Comparison

Al Jazeera’s report focused on al-Budaiwi’s broader appeal for UN action, emphasizing the need to protect maritime corridors and include GCC states in any negotiations with Iran. The outlet also quoted al-Budaiwi as stating that Iran has carried out daily missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, including in Arab Gulf nations, since the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28.

Dawn’s coverage centered on the specific request for authorisation to use force to protect the Strait of Hormuz. The report noted that Bahrain has proposed a draft Security Council resolution that would permit states to use “all necessary measures” to ensure free transit through the strait, but that the measure has drawn objections from Russia, China, and France, each of which holds veto power. French President Emmanuel Macron was quoted as saying a military operation to free the strait is “unrealistic,” with a fifth version of the draft text distributed to member states.

Key Claims

Daily attacks: Iran has carried out daily missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, including in Arab Gulf nations, since the US-Israeli war began, according to Al Jazeera.
Strait of Hormuz closure: Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, preventing commercial vessels and oil tankers from transiting and imposing conditions on some vessels, as stated by al-Budaiwi and reported by both outlets.
Impact on global supplies: About a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the strait in peacetime, and its near-total closure is impacting global supplies of key commodities, according to Dawn.
Projectile statistics: Al Jazeera reported that 85 percent of projectiles fired by Iran have targeted Gulf countries, with the UAE hardest hit. This figure was not mentioned by Dawn and has not been independently verified.
UN resolution: Bahrain has proposed a draft resolution authorising the use of force to protect the strait, but Russia, China, and France have voiced objections, per Dawn, citing diplomatic sources.

Perspectives

GCC view: Al-Budaiwi called for immediate cessation of attacks and stressed the importance of restoring security, stability, and calm in the region, and ensuring the safety of international supply chains and global energy markets, as quoted by both outlets.
Iranian position: Iranian officials have said they are acting in self-defence and striking US and Israeli-linked targets, according to Al Jazeera. However, attacks have struck civilian sites across the Gulf.
International concerns: Russia’s deputy representative Anna Evstigneeva said the Security Council decision should address the root causes comprehensively and not be “one-sided and unbalanced,” as quoted by Dawn. France and China have also voiced objections, suggesting reluctance to authorise military force.
Regional exclusion: Al-Budaiwi stressed that the six GCC states must be included in any talks or deals with Iran to enhance regional security, a point highlighted in Al Jazeera’s report.

How each outlet told it

Al Jazeera as of Apr 2, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC

Framing: Iran's attacks on Gulf countries are a 'flagrant violation' of international law — critical of Iran's actions and the US-Israeli war

Facts Included:

GCC Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi called on the UN Security Council to halt Iranian attacks
Iran has carried out daily missile and drone attacks across the Middle East
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran
85 percent of the projectiles fired by Iran have targeted Gulf countries
The UAE has been the hardest hit by Iranian attacks

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Dawn as of Apr 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC

Framing: GCC calls for UN action to protect the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks — neutral, focusing on the diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis

Facts Included:

GCC Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi called on the UN Security Council to authorise the use of force to protect the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and imposed conditions on vessels to pass through
Bahrain has proposed a draft resolution to the UN Security Council
Russia, China, and France have voiced objections to the draft resolution
French President Emmanuel Macron has said a military operation to free the Strait is 'unrealistic'

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimGCC Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi called on the UN Security Council to halt Iranian attacks and guarantee uninterrupted navigation through all strategic waterways.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Apr 2, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimIran has carried out daily missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, including in Arab Gulf nations.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeera as of Apr 2, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran, impacting global supplies of important commodities.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Dawn as of Apr 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
Claim85 percent of the projectiles fired by Iran have targeted Gulf countries, with the UAE the hardest hit.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Apr 2, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC
ClaimBahrain has proposed a draft resolution to the UN Security Council to authorise the use of force to protect the Strait of Hormuz.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Dawn as of Apr 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimRussia, China, and France have voiced objections to the draft resolution, with French President Emmanuel Macron saying a military operation to free the Strait is 'unrealistic'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Dawn as of Apr 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Al Jazeera, Dawn 6 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-13