Gulf States Say Iran’s Missile Program Must Be Part of Peace Talks

In a joint statement with the United States, Gulf states said that no one should be forced to leave Gaza, and that anyone who does choose to leave must be allowed to return freely. The declaration was issued as part of broader regional messaging on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon.

On Iran, the Gulf states said that any talks aimed at achieving lasting peace must include Tehran’s missiles and the missiles of its allies. The statement did not specify a negotiating forum or date for those discussions.

The same declaration also addressed the Israel-Lebanon conflict. The countries said non-state groups in Lebanon should be fully disarmed. The statement presented this as a condition tied to stabilizing the situation in the region.