Iran launched an attack on the Al Udeid U.S. Air Force base in Qatar on Monday, as the world awaited its retaliation following U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.

The attack marked another escalation in the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, which Israel launched with airstrikes against Iran on June 13.

Here’s what to know about the targeted airbase in Qatar:

How big is the base?

The Al Udeid air base is the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East. The base typically houses between 5,000 and 10,000 service members, a Defense official confirmed to The Hill.

What is its significance?

The air base is strategically placed to support U.S. military operations in the Middle East, as well as North African and South Asia. It hosts U.S. Central........

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