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{{AFC comment|1=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. <span style="background-color: RoyalBlue; border-radius: 1em; padding: 3px 3px 3px 3px;">'''[[User:Qcne|<span style="color: GhostWhite">qcne</span>]]''' <small>[[User talk:Qcne|<span style="color: GhostWhite">(talk)</span>]]</small></span> 18:47, 28 June 2025 (UTC)}} |
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{{AFC comment|1=Neither of the sources work. [[User:DoubleGrazing|DoubleGrazing]] ([[User talk:DoubleGrazing|talk]]) 18:40, 28 June 2025 (UTC)}} |
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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)
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| Logistical Support Area Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| Part of United States Armed Forces | |
| Near Yanbu, Saudi Arabia | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Logistics facility |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 24°13′34″N 38°14′56″E / 24.22619°N 38.24876°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 2022 |
| In use | 2022–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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "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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