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Gulf council says members want to be involved in any Iran war talks
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleGulf countries say they want to be involved in any talks between the United States and Iran, insisting that while they have a right to self-defense, they prefer diplomacy.
“We emphasize the necessity of involving the GCC countries in any talks or agreements to resolve this crisis, in a way that contributes to strengthening their security and stability,” Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem AlBudaiwi says in a televised speech.
AlBudaiwi also says Iran has been asking vessels to pay sums of money to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
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