SECURITYJul 23 · 15:55 UTCDAWN[email protected] (AFP)

What are the main bases housing US forces in the Middle East?

The article outlines key US military bases in the Middle East under Centcom, including Bahrain hosting the Fifth Fleet, Iraq's Erbil and al-Harir bases, Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, and Kuwait's facilities. It notes Iran's targeting of these bases and their roles in logistics, refueling, and combat operations. Attacks on US facilities in Iraq and Jordan have resulted in casualties.

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BahrainplaceIraqplaceJordanplaceKuwaitplaceUS Navy's Fifth FleetorganizationU.S. Naval Forces Central CommandorganizationUS-led coalitionorganizationWashington Institute for Near East PolicyorganizationElizabeth DentpersonIranorganizationMuwaffaq Salti Air Baseplace

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