Event Brief
McKenzie urges moving US Persian Gulf bases west
Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Summary: Ex-CENTCOM chief Frank McKenzie says the US should relocate Persian Gulf bases to Israel and nearby countries.
WHO: General Frank McKenzie
WHAT: Suggests relocating US military bases from the Persian Gulf to Israel and neighboring countries to protect assets from Iran’s missiles and drones.
WHEN: Jul 07, 2026 at 1:35 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He argues the current Persian Gulf basing setup is vulnerable to Iranian missile and drone attacks.
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