The U.S. Relies on a Wide Network of Middle East Bases—Many Near Iran

U.S. military sites Israeli sites which U.S. aircraft have relocated to

Iranian drone ranges

A map of US military bases in the Middle East showing bases are in several countries

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Note: U.S. military sites are from unclassified sources as of 2024 and are not exhaustive. They include U.S.-controlled bases and other sites with regular U.S. military presence.

Sources: Congressional Research Service (bases); Center for Strategic and International Studies (ranges)