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Geopolitics•October 22, 2026

Daily Memo: Changes in US Troop Presence in the Middle East

Troop movements. The U.S. has reportedly been reducing the number of troops stationed at bases across the Middle East in recent days. Troop presence has

Daily Memo: Changes in US Troop Presence in the Middle East

Troop movements. The U.S. has reportedly been reducing the number of troops stationed at bases across the Middle East in recent days. Troop presence has declined in Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait, a similar pattern to what occurred before the U.S. began military operations against Iran in February. A spokesperson for U.S. Central Command said service […]

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