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'America's Gulf Bases Useless': Iran Strikes Strip U.S. Troops, Allies Of 'PROTECTIVE SHIELD'

| Apr 10, 2026, 03:48:53 PM | TOI.in
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Iran’s retaliatory strikes have dealt a significant blow to the U.S. military infrastructure across the Gulf, with reports suggesting that at least a dozen bases are now severely damaged. According to media reports, some facilities have become so compromised that they are no longer fully operational, forcing American personnel to relocate to temporary sites like hotels and offices. Analysts warn that these bases—once central to Washington’s regional dominance—may now pose more vulnerabilities than strategic advantages. Experts argue that the strikes have effectively undermined the physical foundation of U.S. power in the Middle East within weeks. With 19 known U.S. military sites spread across key Gulf nations, the scale of disruption is significant.

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