The U.S. convened a secret meeting of top military officials from Israel and Arab countries in March to explore how they could coordinate against Iran\u2019s growing missile and drone capabilities, according to officials from the U.S. and the region.<\/p>\n
The previously undisclosed talks, which were held at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, marked the first time that such a range of ranking Israeli and Arab officers have met under U.S. military auspices to discuss how to defend against a common threat<\/a>.<\/p>\n The meeting brought together the top military officers from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Jordan and came as Israel and its neighbors are in the early stage of discussing potential military cooperation, the officials said.<\/p>\n The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain also sent officers to the meeting. The U.S. was represented by Gen. Frank McKenzie, then the head of the U.S. Central Command.<\/p>\n Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n U.S. held a secret meeting of Israeli and Arab military chiefs to discuss how to defend against a common threat: Iran\u2019s growing missile and drone capabilities. https:\/\/t.co\/s9dQGyE8j0<\/a><\/p>\n — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) June 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n