Are America’s vast Gulf bases worth rebuilding?
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- By Financial Times
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The Iranian military strikes have exposed critical vulnerabilities in America's extensive military infrastructure across the Gulf region, operational since the 1990s. Strategic bases housing thousands of troops face unprecedented security challenges, prompting military strategists to reassess whether current installations require significant fortification investments or complete operational restructuring to ensure operational resilience against evolving regional threats.
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