Media: US troop presence at Middle East bases exceeds normal levels

Media: US troop presence at Middle East bases exceeds normal levels The number of US military personnel stationed at American bases in the Middle East currently stands at around 40,000—well above the usual deployment level of approximately 30,000 troops.
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June 18, 2025 15:43
Media: US troop presence at Middle East bases exceeds normal levels

The number of US military personnel stationed at American bases in the Middle East currently stands at around 40,000—well above the usual deployment level of approximately 30,000 troops.

According to Report, citing TASS and ABC News, sources in the Pentagon confirmed that the last comparable troop surge occurred in October 2024. At that time, Iran launched strikes on Israel in retaliation for the assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces. The number of US troops in the region then peaked at 43,000.

ABC News sources report that American bases in the region are now on high alert, with additional security measures in place. These include a voluntary evacuation program for civilian personnel and military families.

However, the sources noted that no significant departures of civilians or dependents have been observed thus far.

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