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Control of many U.S.-operated bases was transferred to the Iraqi government during the 2020–2021 U.S. troop withdrawal. At the request of the Iraqi government in January 2024, [3] and amid rising regional tensions following the 2023 Israeli invasion of Gaza, the US and Iraq are set to begin negotiations to end US military presence in Iraq. [4]
Map of permanent US military bases in Iraq 1. Al Qayyarah air base 2. Camp Marez 3. [ name unknown ] 4. Camp Renegade (2 000 soldiers) 5. Camp Speicher (6 000 soldiers) 6. Balad air base (20 000 soldiers) 7. Al Asad air base 8. Camp Taji 9. Taqaddum air base 10. Green Zone 11. Camp Falcon Punch (5 000 soldiers) 12. Camp Victory (14 000 soldiers ...
Most of foreign military installations are located in NATO countries, Middle East countries, South Korea, Australia, Japan. U.S. officials have been accused of collaborating with oppressive regimes and anti-democratic governments to secure their military bases, from Central America to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. [4]
The U.S. has operated bases around the Middle East for decades. At its peak, there were more than 100,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan in 2011 and over 160,000 personnel in Iraq in 2007.
On 23 January 2024, the United States launched a series of airstrikes on three facilities used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. [85] [86] The United States defence secretary, Lloyd Austin, announced the strikes in a statement the same day. [87] The strikes targeted several militia groups with connections to Iran, including Kataib Hezbollah.
See also: List of United States military installations in Iraq Israel: Dimona Radar Facility [106] A radar facility near Dimona, owned and operated by the United States. Japan: United States Forces Japan: There are 54,000 U.S. military personnel based in Japan – the highest number stationed anywhere overseas. [107] Jordan: Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
Camp Bounds Forward Operating Base, Antelope Wells, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. This is a U.S. Border Patrol forward operating base adjacent to the Antelope Wells port of entry; it is located at 31.336030, -108.529820. The FOB can house up to 16 agents, but the number residing at the base varies. [16] [17]
Installations of the United States Air Force in Iraq (4 P) ... Shaykh Mazhar Air Base This page was last edited on 12 September 2024, at 22:45 (UTC). ...