CENTCOM hosted military chiefs from 8 countries in Germany, US official says
CENTCOM said the commanders discussed deeper security cooperation and U.S. plans to keep forces in the Middle East despite Iranian attacks.
- Military commanders from the United States, Israel, and several Arab nations convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting hosted by Central Command to address regional security amid ongoing conflict with Iran.
- This gathering marked the first such meeting since the United States and Israel began the war against Iran more than six months ago, with escalating tensions over the Houthis driving the discussions.
- Gen. Eyal Zamir met military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt; Chief Admiral Brad Cooper organized the event to discuss deepening security cooperation.
- Cooper confirmed American forces will remain in the Middle East despite recent Iranian attacks on bases, while presenting Washington's plan to expand vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Military ties have expanded since Israel signed the Abraham Accords in 2020 and shifted to CENTCOM's area of responsibility, with Israel providing intelligence and defense support to regional partners during the war.
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Israeli officials leak details of secret US-Israel-Arab military meeting, says report
Israeli officials leak details of secret US-Israel-Arab military meeting, says report Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Wed, 09/16/2026 - 10:45 Israeli officials revealed that military chiefs secretly met in Germany to discuss the Iran war and regional military cooperation Admiral Brad Cooper speaks alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on 16 April 2026 (Saul Loeb/AFP) Off Israeli off…
Amid mounting pressure from Yemen's Houthis on Saudi Arabia, the chiefs of staff of several Arab countries met with their Israeli counterparts last week under the auspices of the head of the US Middle East Command (CENTCOM). They discussed air defense cooperation and the threat posed by Iran, which supports the Houthis.
Military chiefs of several states discussed the problems in the Middle East in Germany.
Amid growing doubts about the U.S. security umbrella among Gulf states due to the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran that has lasted for over six months, the United States has brought together military leaders from Israel and Arab nations to reaffirm its regional security commitments. Feeling the limitations of U.S. security guarantees, new options are emerging.
A secret meeting was held in Germany between the military chiefs of the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries. The war with Iran, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and the increasing attacks by the Houthi were discussed. Israel's intelligence support for Saudi Arabia's operations against the Houthi were also reportedly discussed.
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