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The United States has advised its citizens against visiting Nigeria, leading to concerns that the US is attempting to pressure Nigeria into accepting a US military base.
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The United States has advised its citizens against visiting Nigeria, leading to concerns that the US is attempting to pressure Nigeria into accepting a US military base.

Unauthorized drone incursions over Barksdale Air Force Base and Fort McNair are highlighted as a dangerous threat to national security, with fragmented policy leaving military bases exposed.

Alen Zheng, a US citizen, and his sister have been charged after an improvised explosive device was left outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Florida, with Zheng now at large after allegedly planting the device and fleeing to China.

An article explores why Gulf countries, despite hosting US military bases and relying on American defense systems, are not retaliating against Iran.
An Iran-backed militia has pledged to continue its attacks on US military bases located in Iraq, signaling ongoing regional instability.

Calm has returned to the village of Akrotiri, next to the British military base in Cyprus, following a drone strike, though residents remain fearful and some have sought temporary shelter elsewhere.

Two boats carrying 21 people capsized on Monday off Henoko, a controversial relocation site for a US military base off Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, throwing all into the water and leaving two of them dead, officials said. The Japan Coast Guard said 18 of them were students from a Kyoto high school on two boats, 10 on Heiwa Maru and eight on the smaller Fukutsu, to observe the Henoko area as part of their peace education programme. Rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a...

Diego Cañamero, a prominent Spanish activist, has reiterated his opposition to US military bases in Morón and Rota, arguing that job creation should not be a pretext for the continued presence of US military personnel on Spanish soil.
Anti-Iran strikes from US military bases in region ‘unacceptable’: President Pezeshkian PressTV
Regarding the military operations against Iran by the United States and Israel, US President Trump stated on the 7th that they are "going very well," once again emphasizing the achievements. Meanwhile, Iranian President Pezeshkian announced that he has no intention of attacking neighboring countries, but after that, Iran-attributed attacks, believed to be targeting US military bases and other locations, have continued in the Gulf states, showing no signs of de-escalation in the military conflict.

An Iranian attack targeted a US military base located near Baghdad International Airport.

Differences among European allies over the war in Iran are focusing attention on the network of American military bases located across the continent, as Washington presses partners to allow their use…

Iran International: Successor to Ali Khamenei appointed. Multiple American diplomatic and military stations under attack. Qatar claims Iranians also hit the largest US military base in the Middle East...

Spanish media reports indicate that Morocco is not actively pursuing a US military base to replace Spain, despite ongoing speculation and significant US investment in Naval Station Rota.

Since February 28, Iran has fired hundreds of rockets and drones at US military bases, as well as key energy and commercial locations in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait,...

US Embassies and US military bases were attacked by Iranian drones on March 3. Check the full list here.
Condemning Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel and US military bases in the Middle East...
Following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Tehran launched a wide-ranging retaliatory campaign targeting US and Israeli military assets across the Middle East.

The Iraqi Shiite group Saraya Awliya al-Dam soon claimed responsibility for the attack.
Iran launched retaliatory strikes across key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, targeting areas hosting US military bases. These attacks followed US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Major airports experienced evacuations and flight suspensions due to the escalating regional conflict.
An informational article detailing the main US military bases located across the Middle East region.
Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian retaliatory actions are reported across the Middle East, including missile strikes on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah island and other areas with US military bases.

President Trump confirms a 'major operation' underway as Tehran targets US military bases
Explosions were also reported in Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai as tensions escalated across the Gulf.


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Britain has paused the process of ratifying an agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which includes the strategically vital island of Diego Garcia hosting a US military base, to Mauritius.
A report details a far-fetched mission to reclaim islands that are home to a key U.S. military base.
A far-fetched mission is underway to reclaim islands that are home to a crucial U.S. military base, the details of which remain largely undisclosed.
An analysis discusses US military bases, characterizing them as a 'leaky umbrella' and 'dangerous targets.'

General Ștefan Dănilă, former Chief of Staff, stated that Iran could potentially target US military bases in Romania, adding that 'Romania does have a problem' following Iran's announcement of retaliation.

Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the US military base Diego Garcia, raising European concerns about missile range and highlighting the UK's reported vulnerability. However, the UK has since played down fears regarding Iran's attack capabilities.

Iran's unsuccessful ballistic missile attack on the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base has been confirmed, revealing greater missile capabilities and an extended range, prompting the UK to denounce the 'irresponsible attacks' and raising concerns about other distant bases.

One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting at an air force base in New Mexico, military officials announced. Holloman Air Force Base was placed on lockdown following reports of an attacker.
Botswana has issued a denial regarding claims that it is hosting a US military base within its borders.

A drone strike has caused a fire and halted operations at a refinery in Irbil, Iraq, adding to regional instability.

Greek police have arrested a Polish citizen on the island of Crete, who is accused of spying on a US military base, according to the ANA news agency.

This article discusses the historical context of US military bases in Spain, specifically the 1953 Madrid Pacts that integrated Spain into the Western defense system with the deployment of US Air Force and Navy.

Qatari forces shot down two Iranian bombers minutes before they could strike the US military base in Doha, marking a significant military engagement.

An Iranian missile reportedly fell in the Syrian village of Qazaljo as part of retaliatory attacks, while satellite images indicate Iran also targeted at least seven US military bases in the Middle East, focusing on communication and radar systems.

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar disclosed on Tuesday that Pakistan’s diplomatic intervention helped deter heavier Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia, amid ongoing missile and drone barrages targeting US military bases and allied facilities across the Gulf Speaking at a media briefing at the Foreign Office, Mr Dar said “The position in KSA is relatively stable.” Hours earlier, he made similar remarks while speaking in the Senate. “We have a strategic mutual def...
The US military has so far confirmed the deaths of only six service members, three of whom were killed in an attack on a US military base in Kuwait.

The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.
The United States' strategic military bases in Rota and Morón, Spain, are confirmed to remain in their current locations and will not be relocated to Morocco.

Satellite images released by Planet Labs show the aftermath of Iranian and US-Israeli attacks in the Persian Gulf region, with smoke rising from a US military base.

An article discusses the presence of American military bases in various Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean countries, emphasizing Greece's crucial strategic role in the region.

Employees say they have heard little from major defense contractor V2X Inc about safety and evacuation protocols Employees of major defense contractor V2X Inc on US military bases in Kuwait say they lack adequate bunker facilities and have had their pay reduced amid Iranian missile attacks across the Persian Gulf region, while receiving limited communication from their employer about safety and evacuation procedures. The Guardian interviewed three V2X employees on the US bases Camp Arifjan a...

US President Donald Trump today threatened to strike Iran with "a force never before seen" if Tehran continues with reprisals.
The highly secretive Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean, off-limits to journalists, has reportedly played a crucial role in numerous wars, including those in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq, suggesting its involvement in current Middle East operations.

The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic…

Qatar, home to the region's largest US military base, Al Udeid, saw several missiles being fired at it by Iran on Saturday.

Video shows the moment an Iranian missile struck a United States military base in Bahrain.
Iran launched missile and drone strikes on Gulf states amid its war with the US and Israel, as Qatar, UAE and Bahrain intercepted attacks and shut airspace. Iran launched missile… (The post U.S., Israel, Iran war: Iran targets US bases in Qatar, UAE and Bahrain as Gulf states shut airspace is from Doha News | Qatar.)
What are the main US military bases in the Middle East? The Straits Times
A far-fetched mission is underway to reclaim islands that host a key U.S. military base.
A far-fetched mission aims to reclaim islands hosting a key U.S. military base, while the UK is reportedly blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran. Trump also turned on Starmer's Chagos deal.

DHS revealed that a suspect, who is the child of two Chinese illegal immigrants and fled to China, has been charged with allegedly planting a deadly explosive device at a significant US military base.

A drone attack targeting a US military base in Syria was successfully repelled by defense systems.

An analysis explores why Gulf states are not retaliating against Iran, citing their reliance on US military bases, intelligence sharing, and American air defense systems.
Senator Lindsey Graham has advised Donald Trump to consider removing US military bases from countries that do not permit American forces to operate from their territory.

PAKISTAN’S diplomatic balancing act may not prevent it from being drawn into the escalating conflict, which has already sucked in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations. Iran, under attack by America and Israel, has targeted not only US military bases in the Gulf but also oil installations in the region. Tehran asserts that these bases are legitimate targets because they are used to launch attacks against it. Although these countries have not yet directly responded to the Iranian strikes, they h...

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukraine is seeking money and technology in exchange for its assistance to Middle Eastern countries in dealing with Iranian drones. Ukrainian teams have been sent to Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and a US military base in Jordan to demonstrate drone defense capabilities.

Residents in Erbil, Iraq, particularly near the US military base at the airport, report twelve sleepless nights due to ongoing attacks, expressing their struggle caught between US and Iranian conflict.
An analysis titled 'The Sunset of Hegemony' examines the potential for permanent displacement of US military bases after 2026.

Nine days into the American and Israeli military campaign against Iran, Tehran's retaliatory strikes are showing no signs of letting up, and a video allegedly filmed in Qatar shows the chaos of living close to US military bases as strikes continue.
US Military bases in the Middle East the-star.co.ke
A US military base and a hotel in Erbil have been targeted by drone attacks.
Erbil, Iraq, witnessed drone attacks on a US military base and a hotel Wednesday. Near Baghdad International Airport, another drone was intercepted, with no reported casualties or damage. These incidents follow a pattern of increased targeting of US military sites in the region amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with Iran-aligned militias vowing to continue their action
A spectacular explosion at a US military base in Iraq garnered attention online, but reports indicate that the viral footage does not accurately reflect the true situation or impact.

Britain is reportedly planning to deploy a warship, HMS Duncan, to defend its Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus against potential Iranian attacks, according to The Times newspaper.
An article provides a list of US military bases in the Middle East, highlighting Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha as the largest.

“We’re not attacking our neighbours, we’re attacking US military bases. US soldiers fleeing to hotels will not prevent them from being targeted." The post Iran says it’s at war with US and Israel,…
Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone conversations with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain, all of whom host large US military bases, following US and Israeli attacks against Iran.

Kabul claims Afghanistan prevented Pakistani attacks on the former US Bagram military base. Bagram was the largest US military base in Afghanistan, taken over by the Taliban in 2021.

Smoke was seen rising from a US military base in Erbil, Iraq, after explosions, with an Iraqi Shiite group claiming responsibility for a drone attack.

Iran has warned that all American bases in the region are targets after yesterday's Saturday attack by the US and Israel, and has already launched strikes against...

Israel and the US attacks on Iran plunge the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation

President Trump confirms a 'major operation' underway as Tehran targets US military bases

Iran targeted US military bases in Gulf nations and launched missiles at Israel after US-Israel strikes on Iranian sites.

The Revolutionary Guard said in a statement that in the first phase of the operation, named “Truthful Promise 4,” Iran’s military struck the command of the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain, as well as US…

Iran has vowed to carry out retaliatory attacks on US bases in the Middle East after the US and Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Iran on Saturday morning. The post One person in killed in UAE…

U.K. Parliament ratification of Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer to Mauritius remains uncertain as House of Lords considers legislation amid transatlantic tensions.
A far-fetched mission is underway to reclaim islands that currently host a key U.S. military base.
A challenging mission is underway to reclaim islands that host a crucial U.S. military base.