Iranian attacks pose existential threat, Gulf states tell UN as Islamabad relays US proposal to Tehran

Gulf states have warned at the United Nations that ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks pose an “existential threat” to regional and global security. Officials from countries including the UAE and Kuwait said the strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure risk destabilizing the entire Gulf region and called for international action to address the situation.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has conveyed a new proposal from the United States to Iran aimed at de-escalating the conflict. The plan reportedly includes a framework for ceasefire talks, with Pakistan and Turkiye being considered as potential venues for negotiations.

Despite diplomatic efforts, fighting continues across the region, with fresh strikes and counterattacks raising fears of a broader war. Analysts say the situation remains highly volatile, with global energy markets and regional stability increasingly at risk if tensions are not contained.