NSA Bahrain - Masirah Island, Sur Masirah
Overseas Base · Oman
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Presence built up in Reagan administration and expanded during/after 1991, 2003-2011 Iraq wars.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. NSA Bahrain - Masirah Island, Sur Masirah in Oman is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
20.4211°N, 58.7304°E · View on Google Maps →