Gulf Arab states approve military command headquarters in Kuwait
The move follows rising regional security threats, with the bloc saying details on troop numbers and types have not yet been disclosed.
- On Tuesday, the Gulf Cooperation Council approved establishing an advanced headquarters for its Unified Military Command in Kuwait to manage joint military operations and strengthen regional defense capabilities.
- Gulf states have faced repeated Iranian missile and drone attacks since the United States and Israel launched their war with Iran on February 28, 2026, disrupting regional air travel and shipping.
- Following the 23rd meeting of the GCC's Joint Defense Council in Bahrain, defense ministers from the bloc's member states convened to discuss regional security challenges and approve the new command structure.
- GCC Secretary-General Jasem AlBudaiwi confirmed the bloc will deploy 'appropriate' forces to the new site in Kuwait, criticizing the 'sinful Iranian attacks' while praising armed forces cooperation.
- The decision reflects deepening military integration among six US-allied Gulf monarchies—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait—signaling coordinated defense against regional threats.
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(Cairo=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Sang-hoon = Gulf states, which suffered from retaliatory attacks during the Iran war, are proposing a plan to establish a forward headquarters for the United Military Command in Kuwait...
GCC states approve unified military command headquarters in Kuwait
Manama: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday, November 10, approved the establishment of an advanced command centre for its Unified Military Command in Kuwait to strengthen joint defence capabilities. The decision was approved during the 23rd GCC Joint Defence Council session held in Bahrain’s capital city and chaired by Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sp…
Gulf states to base joint forces in Kuwait after Iranian attacks
DUBAI: Gulf Cooperation Council defense ministers have agreed to set up a forward military command in Kuwait with forces assigned to the site, GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi said on Tuesday. A forward command is a headquarters placed closer to potential flashpoints than a military’s main command. It allows more efficient coordination and faster deployment of forces. Kuwait sits at the northern tip of the Gulf, bordering Iraq and Saudi A…
The Gulf Cooperation Council of the Arab States (USAGPP) decided to establish a command centre in Kuwait, handed over to Bloomberg on Tuesday. "The Joint Military Command is deployed in Kuwait and will be joined by troops, as stated in the statement of the Gensek of Jasim Al-Budawi.
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