The Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan have condemned Iran’s continued attacks, calling them “a clear act of aggression that violates the United Nations Charter and international law”, Al Jazeera reports citing a joint statement.

“The seven countries affirm their inherent right to self-defence, individually or collectively, in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations”, the statement reads, calling on the UN Security Council “to recognise the right of countries affected by Iran’s attacks to defend themselves, and to issue an urgent resolution demanding an immediate halt to Iran’s attacks”.

It also affirms “the commitment to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb and to maintaining regional security”.