2024-05-04 06:05:27
Couplet: After the ongoing fighting in Gaza and the recent tension between Iran and Israel, America also seems worried in this area. In view of Iran’s aggressive stance and the changing situation in the region, America has decided to deploy its fighter planes, armed drones and other aircraft in Qatar. These jets from UAE and other Gulf countries will be transferred to Qatar. This will also allow American forces to deploy these weapons again. The United Arab Emirates has banned an airport long used by the US from being used for attacks. In such a situation, he is transferring his jets, weapons and army to Qatar.
According to the report of Wall Street Journal (WSJ), after the deployment of jets in Qatar, it will be easier for America to use them. The UAE had told the US in February this year that it would not allow American warplanes from Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra airport to attack Yemen and Iraq. US officials said the UAE ban has prompted US commanders to send aircraft to Al Udeid Airport in Qatar. Qatar has not imposed such restrictions on America regarding the use of aircraft.
UAE is also afraid of Iran
The WSJ report said that such a decision highlights the existing tensions between the US and Persian Gulf countries. Iran has been attacking Israel and America for a long time. Officials said the UAE fears Iran could target it if it publicly supports US military operations as tensions rise in the region. A UAE official told the WSJ that the reason behind the airport ban is self-protection due to attacks in Iraq and Yemen.
Last month, Israel and Iran attacked each other’s land. Iran had launched more than 120 ballistic missiles, 30 cruise missiles and 170 drones at Israel. Israel was successful in foiling this attack. It was claimed that intelligence received from Saudi Arabia and the UAE had greatly helped Israel in foiling the attack, but both refused to discuss their role publicly to avoid direct hostility to Iran. Gave.