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The chiefs of staff from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states convened in Manama, Bahrain, on Tuesday to enhance joint military cooperation. The meeting, chaired by Bahrain's Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Dhiab Al Nuaimi, focused on addressing regional security challenges.

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

Al Nuaimi strongly criticized Iran, describing its actions as "systematic and painful aggression" targeting GCC states. He accused Tehran of deliberately attacking civilians and jeopardizing maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, actions he stated harm regional interests and endanger lives in violation of international law. He urged for greater Gulf solidarity and a unified response to confront these perceived hostile attacks.

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He accused Iran of deliberately attacking civilians and jeopardizing maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, saying 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.

Furthermore, Al Nuaimi called for establishing a comprehensive framework for joint military cooperation, emphasizing shared ties, common objectives, and existing agreements among Gulf states. He expressed hope that the meeting would serve as a catalyst for stronger collective action, including coordinated measures and faster response mechanisms to safeguard regional security and stability.

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

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,' brought together global officials and experts to discuss multi-stakeholder approaches to combating terrorism. The IMCTC's participation highlights its commitment to strengthening international cooperation and unifying global counterterrorism initiatives.

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The coalition’s participation reflects its ongoing efforts to strengthen international cooperation, unify global counterterrorism initiatives, and deepen strategic partnerships with member states and international organizations.