Why the GCC is setting up an advanced military command base in Kuwait

What happened: The GCC agreed to set up an advanced headquarters for its Unified Military Command in Kuwait, with plans to station "appropriate" military forces there. Why it matters: The GCC said it aims to strengthen the Gulf journey against present and future challenges and threats. Details on the headquarters and troop numbers have not been disclosed. Key numbers: Unified Military Command established at a Kuwait summit in December 2013. GCC has six member states. US-Israel war on Iran began February 28. Attack on King Khalid international airport killed 14 and wounded more than 300.

The GCC agreed to set up an advanced headquarters for its Unified Military Command in Kuwait, with plans to station "appropriate" military forces there.

The GCC said it aims to strengthen the Gulf journey against present and future challenges and threats. Details on the headquarters and troop numbers have not been disclosed. Key numbers: Unified Military Command established at a Kuwait summit in December 2013. GCC has six member states. US-Israel war on Iran began February 28. Attack on King Khalid international airport killed 14 and wounded more than 300.