Aggression cannot impose 'new geopolitical realities' on Gulf, Dr Gargash says | The National

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalDr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalPresidential adviser warns against 'planting new seeds of discord' ahead of Gulf foreign ministers’ meeting with Rubio in Manama

UAE presidential adviser Dr Anwar Gargash warned that aggression cannot impose new geopolitical realities on Gulf states, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran launched drones and missiles at all six GCC states in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Gulf foreign ministers in Manama to discuss a framework agreement and ongoing negotiations with Tehran over a permanent peace deal.

Many Gulf states view elements of the US-Iran deal — including a $300 billion reconstruction fund — as overly generous to a regional rival.