A Gulf non-aggression pact could be the path forward
Summary
Oman’s foreign minister has proposed a non-aggression pact among the eight states bordering the Gulf: the six Gulf Cooperation Council members, Iraq and Iran. The article says the proposal would build on earlier regional initiatives and would need reciprocal commitments, observable conduct and consequences for violations to address security concerns.Key Facts
- Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi called for a pact during a lecture at Cambridge University.
- The eight Gulf littoral states are the six Gulf Cooperation Council members, Iraq and Iran.
- In 1976, foreign ministers from all eight states met in Muscat to discuss collective security.
- In 2019, Iran’s foreign minister proposed a regional non-aggression pact, and President Hassan Rouhani introduced the Hormuz Peace Endeavour.
- The article reports that Saudi Arabia discussed a non-aggression framework with Iran and that Qatar’s defence minister called for GCC–Iran dialogue.
- Oman has hosted talks between the United States and Iran, including meetings in 2025 and February 2026.
- The article says a pact could include commitments against force, interference in internal affairs, attacks on civilian infrastructure and support for armed groups carrying out cross-border attacks, as well as protection of navigation.
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