Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits USD 37.5 bn: Report ANI Updated on: 20 Aug 2026, 3:13 am

Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits USD 37.5 bn: Report Typically, the US deploys approximately 40,000 personnel across nearly 20 installations extending from Jordan to Oman, with several of its primary permanent complexes situated within the Persian Gulf. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/pentagon-weighs-reducing-gulf-troop-presence-as-iran-war-cost-hits-usd-375-bn-report