Q. Which possibility was discussed regarding U.S. troops?
a) Increasing their presence
b) Moving them to Saudi Arabia
c) Partially removing them in favor of other guarantors
d) Shifting them under NATO command
Q. Why were American arms deals under review?
a) Rising costs of oil
b) Security and reliability concerns
c) Pressure from the UN
d) Disputes over sanctions
Q. How much were the American arms deals reportedly worth?
a) Millions of dollars
b) Hundreds of millions
c) Multi-billion dollars
d) Trillions of dollars
Q. Which countries were represented as military observers at the summit?
a) Turkey and China
b) Iran and Pakistan
c) Russia and India
d) France and Germany
Q. How many GCC member states attended the summit?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
Q. Which of the following was NOT a GCC member state present at the summit?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Qatar
c) Kuwait
d) Egypt
Q. According to Al-Quds Al-Arabi, what did Turkey and China’s presence signal?
a) Their interest in Gulf oil trade
b) Growing interest in alternative security partnerships
c) A future peace deal with Israel
d) Desire to join GCC
Q. How did many participants begin to view the United States?
a) A reliable partner
b) Neutral mediator
c) Unreliable security partner
d) Emerging trade rival
Q. When was the preparatory meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers held?
a) 12 September 2025
b) 13 September 2025
c) 14 September 2025
d) 15 September 2025
Q. What was the purpose of the preparatory meeting on 14 September?
a) Drafting a ceasefire deal
b) Finalizing a draft statement on the Israeli attack
c) Preparing for a trade agreement
d) Planning a cultural summit