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Bahrain hosts joint GCC military exercises as regional tensions persist

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Bahrain is hosting three days of joint military exercises involving the armed forces of Gulf Co-operation Council member states. The Bahrain Shield drills, starting on Tuesday, aim to strengthen joint military action among GCC countries, facilitate the exchange of expertise and assess the readiness and effectiveness of operations, the Bahrain Defence Force said. The participation of forces from across the Gulf reflects their commitment to enhancing military co-operation, it said. The exercises also aim to improve combat performance, develop field experience and strengthen forces' ability to plan and carry out joint operations. The Bahraini military said the drills were also an opportunity to unify military concepts and reinforce frameworks for co-ordination and co-operation among GCC armed forces to address regional security challenges. The drill comes amid heightened regional tensions and Gulf states' efforts to deepen defence co-operation and collective security capabilities. Iran ha

First report: Bahrain announces joint Gulf military exercise amid regional tensions — aa.com.tr, 15d