Tehran TimesIran-leaningJun 26, 2026, 5:14 PM

Iran rejects US-PGCC declaration, defends regional security doctrine

Tehran's Foreign Ministry vehemently rejected the recent joint statement resulting from the ministerial meeting between the United States and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), condemning it as "interventionist, irresponsible and provocative." The Iranian government accused Washington of seeking to enforce its own security agenda on the Persian Gulf region, undermining regional sovereignty and stability. This denunciation underscores Iran's ongoing opposition to external influence in its neighborhood and highlights its firm commitment to its regional security doctrine amid heightened tensions with the US and its Gulf allies. The exchange marks a continuation of deep geopolitical rifts shaping security dynamics in the Middle East.

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TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday strongly condemned the latest joint statement issued following the ministerial meeting between the United States and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), describing the declaration as "interventionist, irresponsible and provocative" and accusing Washington of attempting to impose its security agenda on the region.