MANAMA, Bahrain — Sailors at a base home to the Navy’s hub in the Middle East bid farewell Thursday to the last of their wooden-hulled mine hunting ships in a mission handoff to four larger vessels ...

The United States’ military footprint in the Middle East, particularly across Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, remains the bedrock of its regional power projection. With nearly ...

The United States announced on Wednesday that it is preparing a partial evacuation of its embassy in Iraq and has authorised “the voluntary departure” of dependants of American personnel from ...

Bahrain said it was activating remote work in ministries and government agencies at a rate of 70%, effective immediately, following U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. The tiny island nation in the ...

A 2012 Lowell High School graduate is part of Naval Forces Central Command keeping watch over one of the world’s most volatile regions at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. Airman Alexander Rastall is ...

Royal Thai Navy service members prepare for the arrival of the USS Santa Barbara (LCS-32) following sea-phase exercises on July 14, 2025. US Air Force photo The Navy has relieved the commanding ...

After President Donald Trump announced the U.S. had struck Iranian nuclear sites late Saturday, thoughts turned to whether American troops in the region are suddenly in increased danger. On Sunday, ...

During her trip to the Middle East, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited a naval base in Bahrain, where she met with coast guard personnel, served meals and signed autographs. She also ...

Bahraini authorities are investigating whether the U.S. 5th Fleet base in this gulf kingdom was the target of suspected terrorists arrested in recent days, government officials said Sunday. Officials ...