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Will New GCC Military Command in Kuwait Strengthen Gulf Defenses Against Iran?

Dr. Asim RazaEditor International & Diplomatic Affairs • Islamabad / Lahore Bureau
Will New GCC Military Command in Kuwait Strengthen Gulf Defenses Against Iran?

📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways:

  • The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved the establishment of a joint forward military command in Kuwait. Kuwait is the member state.
  • GCC Secretary General Jassim Muhammad Al-Badawi said in a statement issued on Tuesday that troops of the armed forces of the member countrie.
  • The announcement was made after the 23rd meeting of the GCC Joint Defense Council in Bahrain's capital Manama, which was attended by the def.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has approved the establishment of a joint forward military command in Kuwait. Kuwait is the member state most affected by Iran's attacks. The decision is being hailed as the Council's most significant and concrete step yet towards translating collective defense commitments into practical military capability.

GCC Secretary General Jassim Muhammad Al-Badawi said in a statement issued on Tuesday that troops of the armed forces of the member countries will be deployed under the new command.

The announcement was made after the 23rd meeting of the GCC Joint Defense Council in Bahrain's capital Manama, which was attended by the defense ministers of member states Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Jassim Muhammad Al-Badawi said that the joint military operation of the Gulf Cooperation Council has special importance, attention and support from the heads of the member countries.

According to him, this support reflects the fact that Gulf leaders are well aware of the responsibility of their countries' armed forces to ensure the security and stability of their countries, protect sovereignty and improve their capabilities according to modern requirements and expectations.

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