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US Military Bases in the Middle East: A Key Asset and Potential Target

Published March 1, 2026, 09:14
US Military Bases in the Middle East: A Key Asset and Potential Target

The article presents a list of the most important US military bases in the Middle East, following Iran's warnings that all US bases in the region are targets. Bases are mentioned in Bahrain (5th US Fleet), Qatar (large Centcom facility), Kuwait (Camp Arifjan, Ali Al Salem Air Base), the United Arab Emirates (Al Dhafra Air Base, Jebel Ali port), Iraq (Ain al Asad Air Base, Erbil), and Saudi Arabia (Prince Sultan Air Base). It is noted that these bases are used for various purposes, such as naval surveillance, command of military operations, hosting fighter aircraft, and supporting local forces. The US presence in the region is a significant factor for security, but also a source of tension.