Institution
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
A regional bloc of six Arab Gulf states that coordinates economic and security policies. Its positions on Iran and Gulf navigation matter to Lebanon and the region.
The Gulf Cooperation Council was founded in 1981 and includes Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. It aims to coordinate economic, security and political affairs among its members. It issues collective positions on regional issues, including Iran and Gulf navigation security. Its decisions are not militarily binding but reflect an influential regional political direction.
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