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West Asia / Gulf
Iran and the UAE are confirmed 2024 members. Saudi Arabia is filed as invited / unsettled.
Hormuz and the 2026 Iran–U.S. war are Armed Conflicts records. OilRoutes carries live tanker and chokepoint context.
Members filed here
Iran
A 2024 expansion member on the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
United Arab Emirates
A 2024 expansion member on the Gulf side of the Strait of Hormuz.
Invited / unsettledSaudi Arabia
Invited in 2023. Presidency lists sometimes include the Kingdom; Saudi officials have also described membership as not yet finalized.