US convenes Israel, Arab states

U.S. apparently invited Israel and Arab states to meetings in Germany

The Iran war continues to simmer and was apparently the topic of a meeting of senior military officials. The meeting was reportedly initiated by the United States. The venue was Germany.

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Joyce Karam

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SCOOP: Israeli intelligence officials do not favor entering war against Houthis at this point, or launching preemptive strikes in #Yemen. Details @almonitor.bsky.social www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

Lacking deterrence, Israel’s security establishment opposes attacks on Houthis

Senior Israeli intelligence sources told Al-Monitor that Israel seeks to avoid involvement in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, despite concerns that Yemen could further unravel and t...

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September 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM

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Scott Lucas

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5 sources: US officials met representatives of #Yemen ’s #Houthis in #Oman over the weekend

Meeting at US Embassy in Muscat - Oman government helped organize

#IranWar #SaudiArabia

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 19h

US War on #Iran, Day 202: #SaudiArabia Claims #Houthi Drone Near #Mecca

#IranWar #Yemen

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US War on Iran, Day 202: Saudi Arabia Claims Houthi Drone Near Mecca - EA WorldView

Overhead view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2026 (Saudi Press Agency) EA on Pakistan TV: Crisis Surges as Advance of Yemen’s Houthis Joins Failing US War on Iran UPDATES: US War ...

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September 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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Secret meeting of nine states in Germany. Israel spoke of 'operation on different fronts'

The talks focused on tensions in the region and the war with Iran. The meeting was organized by the head of U.S. Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, Axios reports.

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