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Pentagon weighs scaling back US military presence across Persian Gulf: Report

The Pentagon is assessing options to reduce its military presence in the Persian Gulf. Extensive damage from the Iran conflict has prompted this re-evaluation of regional security. Officials are considering repositioning forces further west to minimize exposure to strikes. This potential drawdown carries significant implications for Gulf partners who rely on US security. The war's cost and infrastructure damage present a choice about future base restoration.

20 Aug 2026 9:50 am