US base in Qatar faces credible threat amid Iran-Israel conflict
Doha (IraqiNews.com) – The US-run Coalition Air Operations Centre at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar is facing a 'credible threat,' according to a report by the BBC.
The heightened alert comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, as the region grapples with the fallout of a deepening military confrontation.
The Al-Udeid base, a strategic hub for US and allied operations in the Middle East, plays a critical role in coordinating air missions across the region.
The threat underscores growing security concerns as regional powers respond to the expanding conflict.
With tensions at a boiling point, Iraq and Gulf states are also bracing for potential spillover, and US military and diplomatic facilities have raised alert levels in anticipation of further developments.
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