Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - U.S. Department of State (.gov)
The U.S. and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a ministerial meeting in Bahrain to reaffirm their strategic partnership and discuss regional security. Key topics included the recent U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, nuclear non-proliferation, and the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
This meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the Middle East and manage the complex geopolitical relationship between the U.S., GCC nations, and Iran.
The Ministerial Meeting between the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened on June 25, 2026, in Manama, co-chaired by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs, current chairman of the GCC Ministerial Council, with foreign ministers from GCC member states and Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi.
The text is a summary of an official government statement, maintaining a formal and diplomatic tone.
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