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‘Tipping point’ seen over US presence at Qatar air base
« on: September 15, 2017, 01:42:10 am »
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‘Tipping point’ seen over US presence at Qatar air base

BEN FLANAGAN | Published — Friday 15 September 2017


LONDON: The US is likely to pull its forces from the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar should Doha not change its ways, American defense experts told a London conference Thursday.
The base is home to more than 10,000 US service members, but has entered the spotlight amid the diplomatic row between Qatar and some of its neighbors over Doha’s alleged support for terror groups.
Gen. Chuck Wald, former deputy commander of the US European Command, said Qatar’s alleged behavior meant a “tipping point” was approaching.
“It would be hugely detrimental for Qatar to continue down the path that they’re going right now,” he said.

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Re: ‘Tipping point’ seen over US presence at Qatar air base
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2017, 04:02:18 am »
"Only the Saudis are allowed to do that!"
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