The U.S. Navy is not expecting to return to normal operations at its main Middle East hub in the near future, as clashes with Iran continue.
Naval Support Activity Bahrain has been the headquarters of the Navy’s forces in the Middle East. The base has traditionally served as a logistics hub, allowing for the pier-side resupply of U.S. warships.
Since U.S. and Israeli forces began striking Iran on Feb. 28, Iranian forces have launched waves of missiles and drones at the U.S. military’s outposts in the region, including the Navy base in Bahrain. Amid the armed standoff, many U.S. sailors have been relocated….