Visual Investigations: A U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Expands to Help Counter Iran
The military site near the Red Sea sat mostly idle for several years until a recent burst of activity turned it into a supply hub, a New York Times analysis found.
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June 26, 2025, 3:30 p.m. Eastern time

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A U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Expands to Help Counter Iran

The military site near the Red Sea sat mostly idle for several years until a recent burst of activity turned it into a supply hub, a New York Times analysis found.

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