GCC military chiefs meet, discuss joint cooperation amid Iran tensions

Top military officials from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states convened in Manama to bolster joint military cooperation. Bahrain's Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Dhiab Al Nuaimi, chaired the session and highlighted "systematic and painful Iranian aggression" as a significant threat. He accused Iran of deliberately targeting civilians and endangering maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, actions he stated harm GCC interests and innocent lives, violating international law.

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The GCC countries were facing “systematic and painful Iranian aggression” targeting their states.

Al Nuaimi urged for stronger Gulf solidarity and a unified response to confront these "hostile attacks." He called for a comprehensive framework for joint military cooperation, emphasizing shared ties, common objectives, and existing agreements. The meeting aimed to serve as a launchpad for enhanced collective action, including coordinated measures and faster response mechanisms to secure GCC countries and the region.

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The actions had harmed the interests of GCC countries and the wider region while endangering innocent lives in violation of international treaties, conventions, and law.

Separately, the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), led by Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, attended the Fourth United Nations High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism in New York. The conference, themed "A Future Free from Terrorism: Consolidating the Global Commitment to Multi-Stakeholder Approaches to Counter Terrorism, notably through Member States’ Leadership and Action," focused on strengthening global counterterrorism efforts. The IMCTC's participation underscored its commitment to enhancing international cooperation, unifying global initiatives, and deepening partnerships to combat terrorism and extremism.

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The developments required stronger Gulf solidarity and a united response to confront the hostile attacks.