Israel and the United States have launched an attack on Iran, leading to increased military tensions in the Middle East. Significant U. S. military facilities in the region include several key bases.
In Bahrain, the U. S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters oversees operations in the Gulf and surrounding seas. Qatar hosts the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U. S. base in the Middle East, which serves as the forward headquarters for U. S. Central Command with around 10,000 troops.
Kuwait has important military sites, including Camp Arifjan, the U. S. Army Central headquarters, and Ali Al Salem Air Base, located near the Iraqi border. Camp Buehring is also present, assisting U. S. Army units heading into Iraq and Syria.
In the United Arab Emirates, Al Dhafra Air Base is a critical site for the U. S. Air Force, aiding missions against the Islamic State and conducting reconnaissance. Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, while not an official military base, is the main port for the U. S. Navy in the region.
The U. S. maintains a presence in Iraq at Ain Al Asad Air Base to support Iraqi forces and NATO missions. Additionally, Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq plays a role in U. S. training and coordination efforts in the area.
In Saudi Arabia, over 2,300 U. S. soldiers work with the Saudi government to provide air and missile defense. Prince Sultan Air Base is a key location for U. S. Army operations.
In Jordan, the Muwaffaq al Salti Air Base supports the U. S. Air Forces Central’s 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing for missions in the Levant.
with information from Reuters
