US quietly reaches agreement with Qatar to keep operating largest military base in Middle East

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(CNN) — The United States has quietly reached an agreement that extends its military presence at a sprawling base in Qatar for another 10 years, three US defense officials and another official familiar with the agreement told CNN. The deal, which has not been announced publicly, highlights Washington’s reliance on the tiny Gulf country that has recently played a central role in mediating the release of Americans from captivity in Gaza and Venezu…

US quietly reaches agreement with Qatar to keep operating largest military base in Middle East

Originally Published: 02 JAN 24 16:42 ET By Alex Marquardt and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The United States has quietly reached an agreement that extends its military presence at a sprawling base in Qatar for another 10 years, three US defense officials and another official familiar with the agreement told CNN. The deal, which has not been announced publicly, highlights Washington’s reliance on the tiny Gulf country that has recently played a…

США договорились о продлении военного присутствия в Катаре еще на десять лет

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Washington and Doha Reach Agreement to Extend US Presence at Qatar’s Military Base

During US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Qatar last month, the Pentagon chief thanked Doha for growing spending on the Al Udeid Air Base.