U.S. And Qatar Reach Agreement To Extend Military Presence

The deal underlines Washington's reliance on the tiny Gulf country that has recently played a huge role in mediating the release of Americans from captivity in Gaza and Venezuela.

The United States has reached an agreement with Qatar that extends its military presence at a base located in the territory.

The deal underlines Washington’s reliance on the tiny Gulf country that has recently played a huge role in mediating the release of Americans from captivity in Gaza and Venezuela.

The Al Udeid Air Base is in the desert southwest of Doha. It is the biggest U.S. military installation in the Middle East and can house over 10,000 American troops.

The deal has now been renewed and the U.S. has extended its military presence at the Qatar base for another 10 years.

The agreement comes at a time when tensions are high between the U.S. and Iran-backed militant groups in Iraq, Syria as well as Yemen.