GCC Secretary General: Developments in Red Sea Region Require Self-Restraint, Avoiding Escalation

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary General: Developments in Red Sea Region Require Self-Restraint, Avoiding Escalation

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed deep concern regarding the latest developments in the Red Sea region and the military operations that have targeted several sites in the Republic of Yemen, SPA reported on Friday.
Albudaiwi emphasized the importance of protecting maritime security and waterways in the region and addressing activities that endanger the security and stability of this area and the world, including the threat to maritime navigation and international trade.
At the same time, the GCC chief urged self-restraint and avoidance of escalation, which may lead to serious consequences given the ongoing events in the region. He also called for avoiding harm to civilians in Yemen.



Four Killed by Gunfire Near Mosque in Oman

A general view of the capital of Oman, Muscat. (Getty Images)
A general view of the capital of Oman, Muscat. (Getty Images)
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Four Killed by Gunfire Near Mosque in Oman

A general view of the capital of Oman, Muscat. (Getty Images)
A general view of the capital of Oman, Muscat. (Getty Images)

Four people were killed and several wounded by gunfire in the vicinity of a mosque in Oman, the Omani police said on Tuesday.
"All security measures and procedures have been taken to deal with the situation, and procedures for gathering evidence and investigation are being completed," the police said in a statement.
Oman is on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula.