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GCC approves military command center as tensions simmer

Gulf states are moving to strengthen their collective military capabilities by establishing a new command center in Kuwait.

Smoke rises after an explosion caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defense, on March 05, 2026, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)

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In today's edition, Gulf states are moving to strengthen their collective military capabilities by establishing a new forward command center in Kuwait after Iranian attacks exposed gaps in regional defense coordination.

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