US Military Presence and Response in the Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
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Iran targeted Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military base in the Middle East, in retaliation for US actions against Iran's nuclear sites. Qatar temporarily closed its airspace and intercepted missiles, condemning the attack as a violation of sovereignty. The base, housing around 10,000 troops and serving as a key hub for US military operations, had taken precautionary measures prior to the attack.
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