America’s Gulf war machine: What we know about the US military network in the Middle East

The United States has access to a diverse array of bases and allied facilities to support its operations against Iran

US aggression against Iran would have been impossible without US military bases on the territories of the Gulf monarchies. These bases serve as the key footholds for deploying America’s offensive capabilities. US military presence in the region has long been a strategic cornerstone of American policy. Its goal is to ensure the security of global oil supplies...