U.S May Move Gulf Military Bases Hit By Iran Westward, Possibly To Israel

The United States might shift some of its military assets in West Asia further west, possibly to Israel, after Iranian attacks on American bases in the Gulf.

Iran began retaliatory strikes after the U.S. and Israel first bombed the Islamic Republic on February 28, 2026.

Tehran then targeted many American military facilities across the Gulf, killing 13 U.S service members.

The Naval Support Activity Bahrain (NSA Bahrain), which houses the U.S Navy’s Fifth Fleet, suffered from damage worth an estimated $ 400 million. The estimate does not include military equipment, which would significantly increase the total.

Two satellite communication terminals were also targeted by Iran, each worth $ 20 million.

The attack at NSA Bahrain, located just 240 km from Iran, has led to discussions about its possible upgradation.

According to reports, Washington might move the command centre underground and not rebuild some structures that have been damaged.

The U.S. is also reviewing its military presence in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait after Iranian attacks targeted facilities in both nations, causing massive financial losses.

Washington might reduce its presence in those regions and move the assets further west towards Israel.

Many US military aircraft have been stationed at the Ben Gurion Airport since before the Iran conflict.

The war with Iran has put pressure on Trump from members of his own Republican Party as the conflict pushed up oil prices, led to inflation and affected everyone since Iran blocked Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel attacked the country in February, starting the war.

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is seeking $80 billion in additional funding to replenish military supplies.