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US, Israeli, Arab Commanders Held Secret Iran War Meeting

Military leaders from the United States, Israel and several Arab countries met in Germany.

The meeting was not announced publicly by the participating countries, according to the report.

It was organized by United States Central Command leader Adm.

Brad Cooper.

The leaders discussed how their countries could work together to improve security in the Middle East.

Cooper reportedly said that United States forces would remain in the region.

He also discussed plans to increase ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Gen.

Eyal Zamir briefed the group about Israel Defense Forces operations.

The meeting happened while Houthi forces were attacking Saudi Arabia and controlling areas near an important Red Sea waterway.

The report described the gathering as especially notable because some Arab countries do not have diplomatic relations with Israel.

Key facts

Organizer: United States Central Command, led by Adm. Brad Cooper.
Reported participants: The United States, Israel and seven Arab countries: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt.
Official confirmation: United States Central Command confirmed hosting senior military leaders from eight nations in Germany.
Reported discrepancy: The report described participants from the United States, Israel and seven Arab countries, while the Central Command statement referred to eight nations.
United States policy: Cooper reportedly said the United States had no plans to withdraw forces from the region.
Israeli briefing: Gen. Eyal Zamir briefed participants on Israel Defense Forces operations across several fronts.
Regional backdrop: Houthi forces had intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia and expanded control around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Military cooperation: The meeting followed increased cooperation between Israel and Arab countries after the 2020 Abraham Accords.

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