U.S. military presence in the Middle East

Locations are approximate, as of June 2025 Long-term U.S. military base Site with U.S. military presence

A map showing the approximate locations of U.S. bases and military presence in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command is headquartered in Qatar. There are 9 other long-term U.S. bases located in Kuwait, Turkey, Bahrain, Djibouti and the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. military has a presence in 13 other locations.