Those troops have not left the GCC or Iraq. They are not on the bases, so where are they? This is in the public domain. I've pulled with from AI searches. Question: "Thousands of the roughly 40,000 US troops present in the region at the start of the conflict have been relocated. They are now operating from hotels, office spaces, and other "expedient" or temporary facilities in the Gulf. Some personnel have been moved farther away, including to Europe." Can you provide sources from Mainstream news outlets? Primary Source: The New York TimesThe most detailed account comes from a March 25, 2026, NYT article titled "Iran's Attacks Force U.S. Troops to Work Remotely". Key excerpts aligning with the quoted text: Iran has bombed U.S. bases across the Middle East in retaliation, forcing many American troops to relocate to hotels and office spaces throughout the region, according to military personnel and American officials. There were close to 40,000 U.S. troops in the region when the war started, and Central Command has dispersed thousands of them, some to as far away as Europe. Many have remained in the Middle East, although not on their original bases. Troops have set up “expedient operation centers” in hotels, office buildings, and other temporary (“alternative”) facilities. This has created a situation where much of the land-based military is effectively “fighting the war while working remotely,” except for essential aviation crews. nytimes.com The article also notes logistical challenges with these dispersed setups and references damage rendering multiple bases severely degraded or “all but uninhabitable.”Supporting Coverage CNN has reported on the relocations and Iran's subsequent threats, noting that U.S. troops have been forced to stay in hotels and office spaces across the Middle East. Iranian officials (including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi) have warned that such civilian facilities could become “legitimate targets.” edition.cnn.com Multiple outlets (including those citing the NYT directly) confirm 13 U.S. bases heavily damaged, with troops shifted to temporary sites, and the overall pre-war troop level around 40,000. bbc.com Reuters has covered related aspects of base strikes, casualties (including early reports building toward the confirmed 13 U.S. deaths), and the broader force posture adjustments in the region. There are your sources. You can go to the individual MSM outlet and verify it. The IRGC is also asking the public to identify where the troops are hiding. "Iran's strikes on military bases have forced a large number of U.S. troops to participate in the war remotely from hotels and office buildings, reports show. Analysts point out that U.S. bases in the Middle East have inadequate defense systems against Iran, an adversary equipped with advanced weaponry unlike previous enemies. Iran is leveraging its regional advantages, including receiving tip-offs from local residents on the locations of American forces." https://en.sedaily.com/international/2026/03/26/us-troops-work-remotely-from-hotels-as-iran-exploits-tip When things go south for the US troops, Americans who only get their news from single sources within the US will be asking, "How Did This Happen? We Never Saw It Coming!"
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