Why U.S. Bases in the Persian Gulf Are Doomed

The ongoing conflict, which has now stretched into its fourth month, has seen a significant increase in the targeting of U. S. military bases by Iran. This situation is prompting concerns about the viability of maintaining large military installations near the Persian Gulf as well as implications for U. S.

military strategy globally. Prominent voices in defense discussions are raising alarms about the long-term sustainability of these bases in light of ongoing threats, which could ultimately affect U. S. military presence and operations in the region.