Iran’s Attacks Force U.S. Troops to Work Remotely

New York Times
by Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt
March 25, 2026
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Iran's military attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East forced American troops to shift operations to remote work.

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Iran's attacks on American military bases in the Middle East have forced U.S. troops to shift to remote work operations, according to military officials. The strikes caused significant damage to several facilities, disrupting normal on-site operations and requiring the Pentagon to adjust how personnel conduct daily work. The attacks underscore escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, marking a direct strike on American military infrastructure in a region where the two countries have maintained a hostile posture for years. Remote work protocols allow troops to maintain critical functions while damage assessments and repairs are underway at affected bases. The incident represents a rare instance of Iran directly targeting U.S. military installations rather than operating through proxy forces.

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U.S. military personnel are operating remotely while damage assessments and repairs proceed at affected bases.

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