WorldBBN WORLD

A Gulf non-aggression pact could be the path forward

Oman's proposed pact would bring in eight states, the six Gulf Cooperation Council members plus Iraq and Iran; the region's oil prices ride on it.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After Hours
Published 2:55 AM ET, Sunday, November 1, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Al Jazeera: “A Gulf non-aggression pact could be the path forward”, with reporting from Hathalyoum (reprinting Middle East Eye) and Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:55 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.

The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.

Al JazeeraA Gulf non-aggression pact could be the path forward
Hathalyoum (reprinting Middle East Eye)Oman calls for Gulf, Iraq and Iran to unite under one security pact October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
Oman Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister calls on Gulf states to take responsibility for their own security facts used on air

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Muscat, Oman is pushing a Gulf non-aggression pact that would cover eight states: the six Gulf Cooperation Council members, plus Iraq and Iran.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentEight countries agreeing not to fight. That's a group chat with no one muted.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOmani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi says, quote, the time has come when it no longer makes sense just to blame everyone else.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBlame everyone else? Bold. That's the entire internet's business model.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera argues Oman is uniquely placed to mediate, and a deal could steady the region and the oil that sets your gas price.