Military Bases and Installations – War Watch

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Israel Is Building Army Base in Jenin, Flouting 1990s Pact With Palestinians
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.

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Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Targeted Countries’ Dependence on U.S.
ByVivian Nereim June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Military Bases and Installations | Missiles and Missile Defense Systems | Persian Gulf | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Emirates Doubles Down on U.S. and Israeli Ties Amid Iran War
ByVivian Nereim May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government’s resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes.

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U.S. Completes Handover of Military Bases in Syria
ByRaja Abdulrahim April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The transition signals the end of a formal U.S. military presence in Syria for the first time in more than a decade.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Military Bases and Installations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iran’s Underground Air Force Base Was Hit Earlier in the War
ByChristoph Koettl April 12, 2026

Satellite imagery shows impact craters at and near the tunnel entrances to aircraft shelters at Iran’s remote “Eagle 44” base.

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Britain Reinforces That U.S. Cannot Use British Bases for Attacks on Iran
ByMichael D. Shear April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

The U.K. government underlined its previous stance that the United States could only use British bases for defensive purposes, after President Trump threatened to strike civilian targets.

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U.S. Fighter Jet Downed Over Iran Was Probably Based at R.A.F. Lakenheath, U.K. Airfield
ByStephen Castle April 4, 2026April 4, 2026

A military analyst identified markings consistent with a squadron based at R.A.F. Lakenheath, one of two British bases that host the largest U.S. fighter jet operation in Europe.

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How Britain’s Leader Decides Which U.S. Bombers to Let Fly Against Iran
ByAdam Goldman, Eric Schmitt and Michael D. Shear March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.

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Al Udeid Air Base (Qatar) | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Military Bases and Installations | United States Defense and Military Forces | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iran’s Attacks Force U.S. Troops to Work Remotely
ByHelene Cooper and Eric Schmitt March 25, 2026

Iran has severely damaged several American military bases in the Middle East, officials say.

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U.K. Allows U.S. to Use Bases to Hit Iranian Forces Menacing Strait Traffic
ByMichael D. Shear March 20, 2026March 23, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed not to be dragged into the war with Iran, but his government described its new position as essentially defensive.

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