US considering moving Gulf bases damaged by Iran to Israel

US considering moving Gulf bases damaged by Iran to Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/26/2026 - 09:54 Officials suggest Israel could be new site for bases following Iran's retaliatory strikes earlier this year Smoke rises from an area in the direction of Al Udeid Air Base, which houses the Qatar Emiri Air Force and foreign forces including US ones, in Doha on 28 February 2026 (Mahmud Hams/AFP) Off The US is considering moving some of its Gulf bases to Israel after they were attacked by Iran earlier this year. A report in the Wall Street Journal says the US is considering refurnishing its base in Bahrain and winding down its presence in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia . Two officials cited in the report suggest the US could relocate some bases to Israel.