US considering moving Gulf bases damaged by Iran to Israel
The Pentagon is evaluating its Middle East basing strategy after Iranian missile and drone attacks damaged installations in the Gulf. Officials are considering shifting assets westward, with options including the establishment or expansion of bases in Israel's Negev region. This reassessment follows vulnerabilities exposed at major installations.
What changed
New reports detail specific plans for Negev-based facilities and the scale of damage in Bahrain.
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US Weighs Moving Gulf Military Bases to Israel Following Iranian Strikes
confidence 80%The Pentagon is evaluating its Middle East basing strategy after Iranian missile and drone attacks damaged installations in the Gulf. Officials are considering shifting assets westward, with options including the establishment or expansion of bases in Israel's Negev region. This reassessment follows vulnerabilities exposed at major installations.
What's confirmed:
- The US is considering moving Gulf military assets westward to Israel after Iranian strikes damaged bases.
- Iranian missile and drone attacks have targeted US installations in the Gulf, including a base in Bahrain.
- The Pentagon is reviewing its Middle East basing posture to address vulnerabilities exposed by Iranian attacks.
Still unconfirmed:
- The US may establish a new base in the Negev or expand an existing air force base to house army forces.