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U.S. Forces Withdraw from Diego Garcia Amid Ongoing Nuclear Threat
8/21/2025
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Story summary
- Recent satellite imagery indicates a decrease in U.S. forces at Diego Garcia, a vital naval base in the Indian Ocean.
- The base's location supports rapid crisis response for U.S. military operations.
- Experts note that Iran's nuclear threat persists despite delays in its capabilities.
- The Pentagon has chosen to deploy B-2 bombers from Missouri instead of Diego Garcia for strikes.
