{
  "id": 15427690,
  "title": "GCC urges Russia to press Iran to halt attacks as Lavrov proposes Gulf security framework",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/gcc-urges-russia-to-press-iran-to-halt-attacks-as-lavrov-proposes",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-18T14:35:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/gcc-urges-russia-to-press-iran-to-halt-attacks-as-lavrov-proposes-gulf-security-framework/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) has urged Russia to use its influence on the UN Security Council to pressure Iran to cease its attacks on Gulf states, following a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi in Bahrain. The GCC Secretary General highlighted the unprecedented attacks, risks to shipping and energy supplies, and the need for Iran to comply with UN resolutions and engage in serious dialogue with Gulf states. Lavrov emphasized Russia's support for diplomatic efforts to prevent a return to full-scale war in the region, presenting an updated Russian concept for collective security in the Gulf. The meeting also addressed the Palestinian cause, Syria, and the Russia-Ukraine war, with the GCC reaffirming its support for an independent Palestinian state and calling for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "GCC urges Russia to press Iran to halt attacks as Lavrov proposes Gulf security framework",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/gcc-urges-russia-to-press-iran-to-halt-attacks-as-lavrov-proposes-15430351",
        "published": "2026-10-18T14:35:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}