Lebanon, Syria join CENTCOM-led Middle East security dialogue for first time
WASHINGTON, JUL 1: The US military headed a regional security dialogue in the Middle East on Tuesday, marking the first time Lebanon and Syria have participated in such a defense conference led by Washington. Senior military officials from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the UAE, and Yemen participated in the dialogue, which examined ways to enhance defense collaboration across the region, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). Participants all underscored their shared commitment to the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said in a statement posted on X. “We continueRead More
