CENTCOM chief praises Gulf, Jordan allies

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper has publicly praised key regional partners for their cooperation, specifically highlighting Bahrain and other Gulf states. In a statement, Cooper noted that the King and Crown Prince of Bahrain personally knew U.S. soldiers by name. He described Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan as "exceptional partners" who are inspiring and committed to mutual defense, having defended Americans and protected their own countries. This marks continued high-level U.S. military diplomacy in the Middle East.