Media: Pentagon considers withdrawing forces from the Persian Gulf

The Washington Post reports that the Pentagon is considering the possibility of withdrawing forces from the Persian Gulf due to constant attacks on American bases. The Joint Chiefs of Staff and CENTCOM are also reviewing the military presence. CENTCOM commander Admiral Bradley Cooper supports discussions about relocating forces to the west.

According to The Washington Post, the Pentagon is reassessing its military presence in the Middle East and considering the possibility of withdrawing forces from the Persian Gulf. This is reported citing eight sources, including officials. The reason cited is constant attacks on the largest American military bases in the region in recent months. A senior Pentagon official confirmed that the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) are also reviewing this issue. CENTCOM commander Admiral Bradley Cooper, according to one source, supports discussions about a possible relocation of American forces to the west from the Gulf. The article contains no official comments from the Pentagon or other agencies, nor details on the scale of a possible troop withdrawal.