The US deploys about 40,000 military and civilian personnel in the Middle East, with bases in 19 countries, including Qatar and Iraq.

The United States maintains a military presence of about 40,000 troops and civilians in the Middle East, deployed in more than ten countries. Major bases include Al Udeid in Qatar, with 10,000 troops, and facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Syria. The US presence aims to combat radical Islamic groups and support local security operations. The Al Udeid base, the largest in the region, serves as a hub for operations in Iraq and Syria.