Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran

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The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran's attacks on civilian sites as war crimes amid ongoing military exchanges between the United States and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has escalated with strikes targeting military infrastructure and maritime capabilities.

The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes on Saturday as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated. US Central Command carried out a seventh consecutive night of attacks, targeting military infrastructure and maritime capabilities, while Iran launched strikes on neighbouring Gulf states. The most significant damage was reported at a water desalination plant in Kuwait. The Gulf Cooperation Council has condemned Tehran's attacks on civilian sites, describing them as war crimes.