The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on the UN Security Council to hold Iran accountable for attacks on countries in the region and require Tehran to pay compensation for the damage caused.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi made the appeal during an address to the UN Security Council, according to TASS.

“We call on the Security Council and the international community to hold those responsible for these attacks accountable and oblige Iran to compensate for the damage they have caused,” AlBudaiwi said.

According to the GCC, Iran has launched more than 7,000 missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) against Arab countries in the Persian Gulf since February 28.

Addressing the prospects for restoring relations with Tehran, AlBudaiwi stressed that any future agreements must take into account the security concerns of the Gulf Arab states.

These concerns include Iran's nuclear programme, its development of ballistic missiles and drones, and its support for regional armed groups.

The GCC chief also emphasised that Persian Gulf countries must be involved in any negotiations affecting their security.