“US Extends Military Presence in Qatar for Another 10 Years, Al-Udeid Base Continues to Play Vital Role in Middle East Operations”

The US extends its military presence in Qatar for 10 more years at Al-Udeid, the largest US base in the Middle East. Qatar increased its financial support to the base, but the agreement was not publicly announced. The base plays a key role in counterterrorism operations and hosts other allied forces.