Looming threats from Iran, Iraq focuses Gulf states on military unity

Looming threats from Iran, Iraq focuses Gulf states on military unity

Special to WorldTribune.com Geostrategy-Direct.com ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council, faced with threats from Iran and Iraq, has promoted military unity. Officials said Saudi Arabia was pushing a proposal to merge parts of the militaries of the six GCC states. They said the states have already achieved a high degree of military coordination, particularly […]

Wealthy Gulf states balk at accepting Jordan, Morocco

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council has failed to approve membership applications for Jordan and Morocco. Officials acknowledged that the GCC was divided over whether to admit Jordan and Morocco amid rising tension with neighboring Iran. They said several of the six GCC members, including the United Arab Emirates, determined that […]