President Barack Obama said the U.S. and Gulf state leaders remain united in efforts to destroy the Islamic State group and stabilize the conflict-ridden Middle East region. In Riyadh, Obama reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to deter and confront aggressions against Gulf Cooperation Council partners and allies in the region.

Obama and the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council met in Riyadh today, focusing on the political chaos and fighting in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and Libya. They also discussed ways to escalate the fight against the Islamic State group and al-Qaida.