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US military presence in Middle East could be cut back after Iran war ends: report

The Independent World · 19 August 2026 at 12:59

US military presence in Middle East could be cut back after Iran war ends: report

The U.S. has around 50,000 troops stationed in the region and around 20 bases but the Iran war has come at a cost

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US military presence in Middle East could be cut back after Iran war ends: report

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