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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 27 MIN

U.S. Bases in Iraq & Syria: Why 13 Locations Are Sitting Targets

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In a war with Iran, 13 U.S. bases in the Middle East become immediate targets. These installations in Iraq and Syria have already been attacked more than 170 times since October 2023, and force protection analysis reveals why they are vulnerable by design and why withdrawing is not as simple as it sounds.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep23Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep23About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Produced by Island InvestigationSubscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.

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In a war with Iran, 13 U.S. bases in the Middle East become immediate targets. These installations in Iraq and Syria have already been attacked more than 170 times since October 2023, and force protection analysis reveals why they are vulnerable by design and why withdrawing is not as simple as it sounds. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep23 Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep23 About War Desk War Desk is an ...

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