Iran calls US-GCC statement 'interventionist' The Iranian foreign ministry said on Friday that a joint statement by the US and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) contained “interventionist, irresponsible and provocative positions”, and described the US military presence in the Gulf as a source of insecurity and division in the region. In the statement, the ministry reiterated its position that the Strait of Hormuz should be governed with Oman in line with terms of the memorandum of understanding with the US. In their earlier statement, the US and GCC rejected any tolls or attempts to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz.