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US Ambassador Says Washington, Rabat Share Solid Cooperation against Terror

David Fischer, US ambassador to Rabat, and his wife Jennifer stand before a US State Department-authorized map of Morocco recognizing Western Sahara as a part of the North African Kingdom, in Morocco's capital Rabat on December 12, 2020. [AFP via Getty Images]
David Fischer, US ambassador to Rabat, and his wife Jennifer stand before a US State Department-authorized map of Morocco recognizing Western Sahara as a part of the North African Kingdom, in Morocco's capital Rabat on December 12, 2020. [AFP via Getty Images]
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US Ambassador Says Washington, Rabat Share Solid Cooperation against Terror

David Fischer, US ambassador to Rabat, and his wife Jennifer stand before a US State Department-authorized map of Morocco recognizing Western Sahara as a part of the North African Kingdom, in Morocco's capital Rabat on December 12, 2020. [AFP via Getty Images]
David Fischer, US ambassador to Rabat, and his wife Jennifer stand before a US State Department-authorized map of Morocco recognizing Western Sahara as a part of the North African Kingdom, in Morocco's capital Rabat on December 12, 2020. [AFP via Getty Images]

US Ambassador David Fischer has said that Morocco and the United States share a solid and long-term cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

The two countries are joining efforts to protect their national security interests, Fischer said, adding that Morocco is a “key” partner in security-related issues.

The ambassador recalled the 10-year defense cooperation roadmap which was signed last October between Morocco and the US. He also said Rabat participates each year in more than 100 military commitments with the US.

The opening by the US of a consulate in the city of Dakhla will help support and encourage investment in the region, he stated.

The American consulate in Dakhla "will make it possible to support and encourage investment and development projects which will bring concrete benefits" for the populations, particularly those in the Sahara provinces, Fischer pointed out in an interview with Morocco’s state news agency, MAP.

The US diplomat underlined that the opening will allow the US to take greater advantage of Morocco's strategic location as a hub for trade in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

He highlighted the "daring" leadership of King Mohammed VI who was able to position, with expertise, Morocco as "the economic gateway" to Africa, thanks to free trade agreements signed with countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Fischer also stressed that Morocco is the only country in Africa linked to the US by a free trade agreement.

The historic US decision to recognize the full sovereignty of Morocco over the Sahara was announced Thursday during a telephone call between King Mohammed VI and US President Donald Trump.

As the first result of this sovereign initiative of great importance, the US decided to open a consulate in Dakhla to encourage American investments and to contribute to economic and social development, for the benefit of the inhabitants of the southern provinces.

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Starmer: Britain Moving Jets to Middle East to Support Regional Security

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Starmer: Britain Moving Jets to Middle East to Support Regional Security

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Britain is moving additional military assets, including fighter jets, to the Middle East to provide support across the region, Prime Minister Keir Starmer told reporters on Saturday as he was en route to a Group of Seven meeting in Canada.

Iran and Israel traded missiles and airstrikes on Saturday, the day after Israel launched an air offensive against its old enemy, killing commanders and scientists and bombing nuclear sites in a stated bid to stop it building an atomic weapon.

"We are moving assets to the region, including jets, and that is for contingency support in the region," Starmer said.

Britain already has fighter jets in the Middle East as part of an operation to counter threats in Iraq and Syria.

Crews began deployment preparations on Friday morning, when it was clear the situation in the region was deteriorating, a spokesperson for the prime minister said.

Further refueling aircraft from British bases have been deployed, and additional fighter jets will be sent, the spokesperson added.

Iran warned the United States, United Kingdom and France that their bases and ships in the region will be targeted if they help stop Tehran's strikes on Israel, Iran state media reported Saturday.