- Iran formally demanded the withdrawal of US combat forces from Middle Eastern bases, along with lifting sanctions and reparations.
- Iran launched targeted attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and Jordan, forcing a de facto evacuation.
- The US Navy's Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain was destroyed, and the CAOC at Al Udeid was moved to South Carolina.
- Iran targeted US sensor and communication systems early in the 2026 war, blinding US air defenses and depleting Patriot missile inventories.
- The US relocated MQ-4C Triton drones from Jordan to Italy after Iranian missile strikes threatened airbases.
- Iran continues to make life unbearable for US troops remaining on bases, effectively deciding the US withdrawal timeline.