🚨 JUST IN: U.S. 5TH FLEET HQ IN BAHRAIN REDUCED TO MISSION-CRITICAL STAFF

🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain has reportedly shifted to mission-essential personnel only, a posture typically used during periods of elevated regional threat.

A similar drawdown occurred ahead of Operation Midnight Hammer in June, signaling heightened force protection and contingency readiness.

The move points to:

• Rising tensions in the Gulf

• Increased operational security measures

• U.S. preparation for potential escalation scenarios

A key development for both military positioning and energy market risk in the region.

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