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GCC initiative for a Gulf WMDFZ

GCC initiative for a Gulf WMDFZ

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Al-Attiyah announced his initiative to establish a Gulf WMDFZ. The proposed initiative would involve the six GCC states and Iran. In his remarks, Al-Attiyah mentioned security concerns regarding the Iranian reactor in Bushehr.