The United States and Qatar have signed an agreement to establish a Qatari Emiri Air Force training facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The facility will house Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots, aiming to enhance joint training and cooperation between the two countries. The announcement follows recent diplomatic developments and highlights the ongoing defense partnership, with both nations expressing commitment to mutual security. The deal has sparked some debate domestically, but officials emphasized that the United States will retain control over the base.

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