22 mai 2024 | International, Terrestre

US, Gulf states meet for first security forum since war in Gaza

The group will discuss better coordination on security in a time when the region is facing multiple crises.

https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2024/05/22/us-gulf-states-meet-for-first-security-forum-since-war-in-gaza/

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