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US‑Israel‑Iran, Basing and force posture, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis

August 18, 2026

Pentagon weighing smaller U.S. military presence in Gulf once Iran war ends

A recent policy proposal from Defense Priorities, a think tank that advocates for military restraint, calls for closing U.S. bases in close striking range of Iran’s missiles and drones, such as Kuwait. The proposal also calls for moving forces dispersed in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Bahrain to more secure facilities such as the Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh.

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