Secretary-General says Tehran’s claims are provocative and threaten regional stability Last updated: May 07, 2026 | 07:31 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi AFP Abu Dhabi: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi has strongly condemned and rejected what he described as false and unacceptable allegations contained in a statement issued by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs against the United Arab Emirates. In a statement issued in Riyadh, Al Budaiwi said these “misleading allegations” reflect “the escalatory and provocative approach pursued by Iran towards the countries of the region.” He added that Iran “has not only carried out reckless attacks targeting the territory of the United Arab Emirates, but has also continued its attempts to distort facts, in clear violation of international norms and laws.” Get updated faster and for FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here .…