CENTCOM confirms HIMARS deployment in Gulf for deep strikes inside Iran

2026-03-10 - 09:34

ISLAMABAD – The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the use of bases in Gulf countries to deploy rocket artillery systems for deep strikes in Iran. The development took place after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed that their territories would not be used for hostile operations against Tehran. CENTCOM’s post on X displayed High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) positioned in a desert region within the Gulf. The deployment intensified regional tensions, raising concerns over potential cross-border retaliation as both sides continue military operations. Reacting to