The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed strong concern over Iran’s recent steps. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and recent attacks have been described as crossing the red line. This tension is directly affecting the people living in Gulf countries and the oil supply around the world. Since the beginning of March, movement on this important sea route has been significantly affected, which has increased concern at the international level.
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What will be the impact of closure of the Strait of Hormuz?
About 20 percent of the world’s oil passes through this sea route. Iran has decided to close this route, which has created panic in the global market. Here are some key points that highlight the seriousness of this crisis
Iran had announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz from 4 March 2026. Currently, more than 150 oil and gas tankers are stuck in the Gulf waters. Iran has allowed passage only to ships from India, Pakistan and three other countries. This route is completely closed for any ship belonging to America and Israel. Iran has warned that if tensions increase it may also block the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
What is the stance of the GCC and the international community?
Gulf countries have considered these attacks by Iran and the decision to block the sea route as a violation of their sovereignty. The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on March 11, 2026, strongly condemning these steps by Iran. The Council has described it as a major threat to international peace and security. Countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Kuwait have called it a violation of international law.
This news is also important for NRIs and other foreign citizens living in Gulf countries. Disruption in maritime trade may affect the prices of essential goods. The GCC Secretary General has repeatedly said that attacks on member states are disturbing the stability of the region. Currently Iran says it will give way only to non-aggressive ships that do not belong to the US or Israel.