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Iraq and the Gulf are geographically and strategically linked as primary theaters for U.S. military operations and Iranian retaliatory threats, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, both regions are central to regional instability and geopolitical studies regarding the Middle East, as noted in [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8].
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
accountSince the U.S. drawdown from Iraq in 2011, the United States has maintained a force presence of roughly 30,000–40,000 troops in the Middle East to conduct missions such as operations against the Islamic State, ensure freedom of navigation in the Gulf, and deter destabilizing Iranian behavior.
perspectiveRussia has no compelling interests regarding Iranian activism in Iraq, the Gulf, and Yemen.
The Deafening Silence of Iran's Proxies - Institute for the Study of War understandingwar.org 1 fact
claimIran has threatened United States bases in the region, indicating that if the United States enters the conflict, Iraqi groups would likely target US bases in Iraq with rockets and drones, while Iran would likely fire ballistic missiles at US facilities in the Gulf.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
accountThe Middle East has incurred significant human, economic, and environmental costs over the last two decades, including the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the war in Syria, state collapse in Libya, Yemen, and Sudan, the genocide in Gaza, wars in Lebanon, mass displacement, and insecurity in the Gulf and Red Sea.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 1 fact
claimUnited States military forces face risks in Iraq and the Gulf if the United States conducts strikes against Iran or if Iran retaliates, requiring the United States to commit substantial forces to prepare for such contingencies.