Thursday, July 02, 2026

US evaluates moving CENTCOM forces and naval assets to Israel after Iran war

Headline of the day!

If true, could this be a sign of weakness or retreat?

"The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is considering moving its military bases’ operational systems in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia to Israel in order to increase their distance from further Iranian missile and drone attacks, The Wall Street Journal reported last Thursday.

The US Navy may revamp its base in Bahrain, which has suffered severe damage since late February up until the recent US-Iran ceasefire. Bahrain has been home to the US Navy’s central forces in the Middle East for over 50 years. ..."

US evaluates moving CENTCOM forces and naval assets to Israel after Iran war | The Jerusalem Post "One option is to establish a new base in the Negev big enough to hold the American army’s forces, or to expand one of the Negev’s air force bases and allocate an American compound there."

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