In anticipation of possible Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the United States has repositioned military forces in the Gulf region.
U.S. assets were pulled back from the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, while others—including U.S. Navy ships from the Fifth Fleet and P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft—were withdrawn from Bahrain. These moves aim to shield American forces from potential Iranian retaliation, especially if the U.S. takes a more direct role in future Israeli military operations.
In parallel, dozens of heavy U.S. military transport aircraft, including C-17 Globemasters and C-5 Super Galaxys, have landed in Saudi Arabia, flying in from both the U.S. and European bases.
Satellite imagery confirms a major reinforcement of American forces at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. This includes air refueling planes, transport aircraft, and a large number of fighter jets.