The Dhaka Times Desk From Iraq to Türkiye, most countries in the Middle East have US military bases. There are thousands of soldiers. After the threat of Iran, the Pentagon has announced to send additional troops in addition to issuing 'high alert' to these bases.
From Iraq to Türkiye, most countries in the Middle East have US military bases. There are thousands of soldiers. After the threat of Iran, the Pentagon has announced to send additional troops in addition to issuing 'high alert' to these bases.
Iraq
No one has an exact figure for how many US troops are in Iraq. But the Green Zone, Baghdad's diplomatic enclave, currently houses US troops at Al Asad Air Base. The number of which can be approximately 6 thousand.
Kuwait
Kuwait is one of the US allies in the Middle East. The two countries also have a defense assistance agreement. There are several US bases in the country. Where about 13 thousand soldiers are stationed.
Syria
The location of US troops in Syria is a secret. The Pentagon began withdrawing troops there in October. Until then, the country had about 2,000 soldiers, which has now come down to 800. One of the active bases is on the Syrian-Jordanian border. Near it are the Iranians and their supported forces.
Jordan
Jordan has borders with Iraq, Syria, Israel and Saudi Arabia. From a strategic point of view, it is one of the most important geographical locations for the United States in the Middle East. The airstrikes against IS in Syria were launched from the country's Muwaffaq airbase. However, in 2016, three US soldiers were killed by Jordanian air force at King Faisal Air Base.
Saudi Arabia
There are currently 3,000 US troops in Saudi Arabia. After the attack on the Saudi oil fields in October, they announced to send more troops there due to the fear of Saudi Arabia's conflict with Iran.
oman
Oman's location is mainly on the Arabian coast near the Strait of Hormuz, which is the most important transportation route for energy. Oman allowed the US to use air and sea ports in March last year. There are currently 600 US troops there.
United Arab Emirates
Another country that borders the Strait of Hormuz is the United Arab Emirates. They also have good relations with the United States and Saudi Arabia. The Pentagon has sent 5,000 US troops there in recent years.
Bahrain
The United States has a naval base in Bahrain. The island nation has always been an ally of Saudi Arabia. They are also supporters of Trump's actions against Iran. According to a report, there are currently 7,000 US soldiers there.
Qatar
The largest US military base in the Middle East is in Al Udeed, Qatar. Qatar announced a $1.8 billion project in 2018 to modernize it. There are currently 13,000 US troops stationed there.
Türkiye
The US also has troops in Turkey. Two and a half thousand US troops are stationed in several places, including the country's Incirlik Air Base.
Source: Ekushey Television
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