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Dozens of countries host US military bases. While currently unlikely, the individual host nations could absolutely forcefully overtake or otherwise expel the bases within their borders while the US flounders about in Iran.

The US has just shown it can’t protect it’s bases, and their presence only invites more conflict.

Also, it’s unlikely that countries would be manufacturing their own renewable infrastructure. You would still need ships to haul solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries from China to destination ports.

The US frequently attends these exercises, and finished with this one around Feb 25, 2026.

They knew, because they were there.

Mission accomplished.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a Senate committee the situation in Iran is far more complex than Venezuela as no one knows who would take over if the supreme leader were removed.

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