US President Barack Obama has told Gulf leaders the United States is committed to helping protect their security, including the potential use of military force.

 

美国总统奥巴马向海湾国家领导人们表示，美国将致力于保护海湾国家的安全，不排除可能动用武力。

 

He has also offered Gulf officials assurances an international nuclear agreement with Iran will not leave the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council more vulnerable.

 

Obama has made the statements at a summit with leaders of the six-nation council at Camp David in Maryland.

 

The US and the Gulf nations have also promised new cooperation on counterterrorism, maritime security, cybersecurity and ballistic missile defense.