Iran Quagmire Beckons: 57,000+ Boots Flood Gulf. Where Are They Stationed

US troops in West Asia hit 57,000+ amid war on Iran - the largest buildup since 2003. USS Tripoli's 3,500 Marines arrived with 82nd Airborne paratroopers for a possible assault on Kharg Island, while air and naval bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and

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Published: 30 March 2026

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