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flag The U.S. allows Qatar to train F-15 pilots at Idaho’s Mountain Home AFB, boosting cooperation amid security concerns.

flag The U.S. has agreed to allow Qatar to establish a military training facility at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base, where Qatari F-15 pilots will train alongside U.S. forces, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. flag The move, aimed at boosting military cooperation and regional stability, has drawn criticism from some conservative figures who question its security and ethical implications, citing Qatar’s financial ties to Hamas and its recent gift of a Boeing 747 to President Trump. flag While the Pentagon emphasizes the facility’s limited scope and existing precedent with allied nations like Singapore, opponents argue it undermines national sovereignty and the “America First” principle.

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