How Iran attacks are forcing the Pentagon to rethink its decades-old Middle East base strategy

The Pentagon is evaluating changes to its military basing strategy in the Middle East following Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. installations. According to the Department of Defense, attacks targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and Naval Support Activity Bahrain, which house thousands of American military personnel. Pentagon officials stated they are reviewing options that could include dispersing forces across additional locations in the region. U.S. Central Command has not announced specific changes to base operations or deployment schedules.

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