New Delhi, June 23 -- The United States maintains a significant and strategic presence in the Middle East, with bases serving as aerial hubs, naval ports, logistics centers, and regional command posts.

Here's a detailed overview of US military bases in the Middle East, and their strategic importance.

Key locations include:

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar: The region's largest and a major base for approximately 8,000-10,000 personnel, including the forward Combined Air Operations Center for CENTCOM operations in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan

Naval Support Activity, Bahrain: Home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, hosting around 9,000 staff, crucial for securing supply routes in the Gulf, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait: A major logi...