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The Iran conflict with the US and Israel has progressed through two phases. Initially, Iran responded primarily with missile and drone strikes against Israel. In the ongoing second phase, Iran has shifted its focus to US and Israeli allies, targeting nations perceived as supporting them.

Key military bases for US forces in the region include Iraq, Jordan, Turkey, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, housing thousands of US troops and advanced military equipment. Iran’s operations aim to weaken enemy air defenses, disrupt oil and gas exports, and pressure Gulf states. The situation remains volatile, with potential Iranian drone strikes threatening critical infrastructure across the Gulf states.