CENTCOM Hosts Military Chiefs From Eight Countries in Germany, US Official Says

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) hosted military chiefs from eight countries in Germany, a US official said, without specifying which nations took part.

The official said the gathering was aimed at "enhancing security cooperation in the Middle East," according to Anadolu Agency.

No further details were provided about the date, agenda or outcomes of the meeting, and the official declined to identify the countries involved.

CENTCOM, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, oversees US military operations across the Middle East, Central Asia and parts of South Asia. It maintains forward operating locations in several countries, including Germany, which hosts significant US military infrastructure in Europe.

Further details about the meeting, including its exact timing and the specific security issues discussed, were not immediately available.