The Iranian foreign ministry said on Friday that a joint statement by the US and Gulf Cooperation Council contained “interventionist, irresponsible and provocative positions”, and described the US military presence in the Gulf as a source of insecurity and division in the region.

As the frontline countries paying the largest price for the Iran war, pressed by severe economic urgencies, the Gulf states are beginning their own firm process towards regional…

The Iranian foreign ministry said on Friday that a joint statement by the US and Gulf Cooperation Council contained “interventionist, irresponsible and provocative positions”, and…