EU leaders express solidarity with Gulf countries amid Iranian attacks

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 5, 2026 at 04:53 PM

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In Brussels on March 5, 2026, EU leaders met with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) officials to express solidarity amid escalating Iranian attacks across the region. The EU condemned Iran's "unjustifiable attacks" on GCC countries, which they view as a threat to regional and global security, and called for an immediate cessation. This meeting occurred against the backdrop of increasing concerns over the fallout from US-Israeli attacks on Iran, which have resulted in significant casualties and expanded military actions. Iran's strikes have targeted energy infrastructure in countries including Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global energy markets. The EU reaffirmed the right of Gulf countries to defend their security and stability.

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