Summary
- U.S. bases in the Middle East could be overwhelmed by Iranian missile fire, as warned by a former top security head of CENTCOM.
- Gen. McKenzie argues for a new basing strategy and a flexible network to complicate Iran’s ability to target U.S. forces.
- Bases in countries like Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain now sit as weak points due to modernized missile development from Iran.
- McKenzie suggests relocating bases westwards away from Iran and working with regional allies for better defense.