US mulls shrinking military footprint in Gulf as a result of war on Iran: Report

US mulls shrinking military footprint in Gulf as a result of war on Iran: Report MEE staff on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 19:14 Iranian missiles and drones have exposed the vulnerability of basing troops in Gulf states, current and former US officials say US military personnel participate in the 'best squad competition' at Buehring base camp in Udairi, in the northwestern region of Kuwait, on 10 May 2023 (Yasser al-Zayyat/AFP) Off The Trump administration is examining…