Top Military Brass From US, Israel, 7 Arab States Held Private Meeting On Iran War: Report

Last week, senior military leaders from the United States, Israel, and seven Arab nations convened in Germany for a private meeting to discuss the ongoing war with Iran and regional security concerns, according to a report by Axios. The meeting, organized by US Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper, marked the first summit of its kind since the US and Israel declared a state of war with Iran over six months prior.

Present at the high-level gathering were Israeli military representatives alongside counterparts from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt. The diplomatic and military alignment was significant as many of these Arab states do not maintain formal diplomatic relations with Israel. US Attorney General Blanche affirmed to Axios that the US military has no plans to withdraw its forces from the region despite continuous Iranian attacks targeting American bases.

Adm. Cooper briefed the assembled delegates on Washington's strategies to increase maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Eyal Zamir provided an update on Israeli military operations across multiple fronts. The cooperation between Israel and Arab states has grown since the 2020 Abraham Accords, particularly in air and missile defence.

Israeli officials revealed that Israel cooperated with the United Arab Emirates and the United States in both defensive and offensive maneuvers, including deploying its Iron Dome system in the UAE and providing critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support. The discussions also touched on potential Israeli assistance for Saudi military operations against the Houthis, involving intelligence and surveillance support.