The US has naval presence in the Persian Gulf. Which of these is NOT a major US naval base in the region?

Quiz Options

• Naval Support Activity Bahrain
• Naval Support Activity Souda Bay (Crete)
• Naval Air Station Sigonella (Sicily)
• Naval Support Activity Diego Garcia

Explanation

While Souda Bay and Sigonella are important US naval facilities in the Mediterranean, NSA Bahrain and Diego Garcia (in the Indian Ocean) are more directly associated with operations in and around the Persian Gulf region.