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  • Comment: Only the NYT source seems to discuss the base. We really need more than one source that provides significant coverage of the base, usually at least three. qcne (talk) 18:47, 28 June 2025 (UTC)
  • Comment: Neither of the sources work. DoubleGrazing (talk) 18:40, 28 June 2025 (UTC)
  • Comment: Every single statement in your draft must be sourced. qcne (talk) 14:56, 28 June 2025 (UTC)
  • Comment: No sources? qcne (talk) 14:54, 28 June 2025 (UTC)
Logistical Support Area Jenkins
Part of United States Armed Forces
Near Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Site information
TypeLogistics facility
Location
Map
Coordinates24°13′34″N 38°14′56″E / 24.22619°N 38.24876°E / 24.22619; 38.24876
Site history
Built2022
In use2022–present

Logistical Support Area (LSA) Jenkins is a U.S. military logistics facility located approximately 20 miles inland from Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, near Yanbu.[1]

History

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LSA Jenkins was first visible in satellite imagery in early 2022, consisting of two paved areas and empty bunkers surrounded by a dirt berm.[1] The base was established to position U.S. military infrastructure beyond the range of Iran’s short-range ballistic missiles.[1] It remained largely idle until 2023, when rapid expansion began.[1]

Role and Operations

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LSA Jenkins serves as a logistical hub for storing military supplies, ammunition, and equipment, and housing troops.[1] Its Red Sea location supports access to maritime and land-based supply routes.[1] By June 2025, satellite imagery showed dozens of structures, tents, vehicles, paved roads, and naval missile canisters, with upgraded munitions storage and security features like barbed wire and serpentine barriers.[1] The U.S. Army's 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command has been involved in operationalizing the site.[1]

Strategic Importance

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LSA Jenkins was developed to reduce vulnerability to Iran’s short-range ballistic missiles, which threaten U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf, such as Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.[1] Its location requires Iran to use less accurate medium-range missiles, allowing more time for U.S. air defenses.[1] Recent movements of U.S. military assets from Qatar to Saudi Arabia suggest a strategic shift to less vulnerable sites, reflecting broader efforts to enhance regional security.[2] The base may also support operations against Houthi militants in Yemen.[1]

Expansion and Future Plans

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Since 2023, LSA Jenkins has expanded into a mile-wide complex with additional munitions storage, vehicle maintenance areas, and troop welfare facilities.[1] Satellite imagery from June 2025 shows ongoing construction.[1] Military engineering plans from 2025 propose further upgrades, including enhancements to a nearby airport.[1] Government contracts indicate over $3 million spent on supplies, vehicles, and tents since early 2024.[1]

Controversy

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The U.S. Department of Defense has not commented on LSA Jenkins’ role in regional operations, including its involvement in U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Mellen, Riley (2025-06-26). "A U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Expands to Help Counter Iran". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
  2. ^ "US moved aircraft, military equipment from Qatar to Saudi Arabia before attack, source says". Middle East Eye. 2025-06-24. Retrieved 2025-06-28.

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