US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Gulf Arabs on Monday that Iran’s confrontation with Israel showed the need for greater defense integration. “This attack highlights the acute and growing threat from Iran but also the imperative that we work together on integrated defense,” Mr. Blinken told Gulf Cooperation Council ministers meeting in Riyadh. Mr Blinken also said that best way to ease the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza would be to conclude an elusive ceasefire agreement that would release hostages held by Hamas. But, in the meantime, he said it was critical to improve conditions now.
