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U.S., Israel, and Arab Commanders Hold Secret Talks in Germany on Iran War and Regional Tensions

Senior military commanders from the United States, Israel, and several Arab countries met in Germany last week to discuss the war with Iran and broader regional tensions. The meeting, organized by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper, was not officially announced by any participating nation. The talks are seen as a significant step in coordinating military responses to escalating threats.

On September 15, 2026, high-ranking military officials from the United States, Israel, and several Arab countries convened in Germany. The meeting was organized by Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The discussion centered on the ongoing war with Iran and the broader regional tensions affecting the Middle East. The meeting was conducted in secret, with none of the participating countries officially announcing the event. Axios reported the meeting, citing statements from two Israeli officials who emphasized its importance. The meeting was organized privately by Admiral Cooper, indicating a strategic effort to coordinate military responses without public disclosure. The event highlights the growing coordination between U.S., Israeli, and Arab military leaders in response to the Iran conflict. While no official statements have been made, the meeting underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for a unified approach to regional security.

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WireAdnkronosSep 15, 09:37 PM
Axios: Top Secret Meeting in Germany Between US, Israel, and Arab Commanders

(Adnkronos) - High-ranking military commanders from the United States, Israel, and several Arab countries met last week in Germany to discuss the war with Iran and, more generally, tensions in the region. This was reported by Axios, which cites two Israeli officials and emphasizes - to confirm the importance of the meeting, organized privately by the head of the United States Central Command (Centcom), Admiral Brad Cooper - that none of the participating countries officially announced it.

WireAdnkronosSep 15, 09:37 PM
Axios: A Secret Meeting of US, Israeli and Arab Country Commanders Took Place in Germany

(Adnkronos) - High-ranking US, Israeli and several Arab military commanders met last week in Germany to discuss the war with Iran and overall tensions in the region. Axios reports, citing two Israeli officials, and emphasizes - in confirmation of the importance of the meeting, organized privately by the head of the US Central Command (Centcom), Admiral Brad Cooper - that none of the participating countries officially announced this.

WireAdnkronosSep 15, 09:37 PM
Axios Report: U.S., Israel, Arab Countries' Military Commanders Hold Secret Talks in Germany

(Adnkronos) - U.S., Israel, and several Arab countries' senior military commanders gathered in Germany last week to discuss the war with Iran and broader regional tensions. This was reported by Axios, which cited statements from two Israeli officials and emphasized the significance of this secret meeting, organized by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper. None of the participating countries have officially announced this meeting.