Washington, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - US bases in the Middle East -- possible targets for Iran?

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The wave of strikes launched by the United States against Iran may spark retaliatory attacks on the tens of thousands of American troops deployed across the Middle East. Below, AFP examines some of the major concentrations of US forces in the region, which fall under the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM). - Bahrain - The tiny Gulf kingdom hosts an installation known as Naval Support Activity Bahrain, where the US Navy's Fifth Fleet and US......

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