From Iraq to UAE, Iran is surrounded by US military hubs

From Iraq to UAE, Iran is surrounded by US military hubs

The United States has more than 40,000 troops on land and water across the Middle East. Adding all locations together, US forces are either temporarily or permanently stationed at nearly 30 bases throughout the region.

From Iraq to the UAE: Iran encircled by extensive U.S. military presence - Times Kuwait

The United States currently maintains a robust military footprint across the Middle East, with more than 40,000 troops stationed on land and sea, according to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). These forces are spread across nearly 30 bases in countries such as Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, U.S. troops operate from allied bases in Turkey and Djibouti, acc…