Foreign media report that a very large military exercise, without prior announcement, is set to take place in the coming hours involving all Arab countries and the United States across the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. The report has not been independently confirmed.
The reported exercise, described as 'very large' and conducted without prior announcement, would involve all Arab states and US forces across the Middle East and Persian Gulf. If confirmed, it would mark a significant display of regional military coordination. The report comes amid ongoing US diplomatic efforts in the region, including the recent US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal (as The Zioneer reported on July 22). However, there has been no official confirmation from any of the participating countries or the US military. The scope of the reported drill and the identity of participating forces remain unverified.
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