The U.S. bombed Iran overnight, raising tensions across the region as attention shifts to how Tehran may retaliate and location of U.S. military in the region.

US currently maintains 19 facilities across the region, with at least 8 reported to be permanent, across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq ...

The concerns have resurfaced that Iran might close Strait of Hormuz - a crucial waterway following the strikes on Iran's ...

Iranian officials have threatened to mine the waterway, which is a key shipping route for oil and gas. One way that Iran ...

With the U.S. warning Iran against any attack on American assets, Tehran is evaluating blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Will this further escalate the conflict? Will this isolate Iran further? NDTV's ...

Iran controls the Northern side of the Strait of Hormuz, a passage which sees significant global trade pass through daily. If ...

Following Iranian strikes on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base and Tuesday's shaky ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the future of ...

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The United States maintains an extensive military footprint in the Middle East, including a number of naval assets and permanent U.S. bases. Washington’s presence has allowed it to respond to ...

Middle East conflict Conflict in the Middle East has been escalating. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them. Special Series ...

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