Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East
There are between 40,000 and 50,000 US troops in the Middle East across at least 19 sites.

There are between 40,000 and 50,000 US troops in the Middle East across at least 19 sites.
International students contributed $43.8bn to the US economy last year and created 378,175 jobs nationwide.
The wellspring in Mecca is believed to have flowed for more than 4,000 years and still nourishes pilgrims to this day.
Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes in Syria since December 2024, averaging one every three to four days.
The 12-person crew, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, is expected to reach Gaza on June 7.
Hajj begins on June 4. Here is a 3D tour that walks you through all the key steps of the annual Muslim pilgrimage.
An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.
At least three people were killed and dozens injured when Israeli forces opened fire on starving Palestinians.
Bitcoin has surged 60 percent since Trump’s re-election in November 2024, reaching current highs of $111,000.
Research group Forensic Architecture finds that Israel is using tactics in the West Bank similar to those used in Gaza.
Israel’s global trade in 2024 consisted of $91.5bn in imports and $61.7bn in exports.