Explained: Why US Has A Military Presence In Middle East Region

Here is what we know about the US military presence in the Middle East:

Three US soldiers were killed and dozens wounded after a drone hit a military outpost in Jordan, known as Tower 22, on Sunday. The location is just one of many bases the US has in the Middle East.

Here is what we know about the US military presence in the Middle East:

Where are US bases in the Middle East?