US moves 3 bases in Qatar to Jordan

Whereas the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq continued, it additionally disabled 3 bases in Qatar.

The assertion on the topic was comprised of “Stars and Stripes,” the official publication of the American military.

Within the assertion, it was acknowledged that the military closed 3 army bases used to retailer weapons in Qatar and transferred the tools and troopers there to Jordan.

MOVING MADE LAST MONTH

Analysts suppose this transfer improves the phrases of the US cope with Iran and displays the army’s altering priorities in the area.

The US Division of Protection (Pentagon) introduced that the US army closed the Sayliyah-Foremost Navy Camp and ammunition provide level Falcon, which homes tanks, armored automobiles, helicopters, and moved it to Jordan final month.

The Pentagon additionally reported that the provides from the three bases and the help mission stationed there are actually a part of the Regional Help Group in Jordan.

ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH IRAN

Specialists stated the closure of the bases and the relocation of the mission to Jordan may gain advantage the USA in doable conflicts with Iran by decreasing the danger of missile strikes by Iran-backed militias in the Gulf area.

In accordance to consultants, the specter of missile strikes on US forces, similar to final yr’s assault on Ayn al-Asad Air Base, the place US troops are additionally stationed, injuring greater than 100 individuals, is a vital software in Tehran’s negotiation technique.

Due to this fact, the administration of US President Joe Biden, who’s negotiating with the Iranians in Vienna to return to the nuclear settlement, desires to deprive Tehran of this card.
The Pentagon additionally confirmed final month that it had withdrawn Patriot anti-missile batteries and the Regional Excessive Altitude Space Protection System (THAAD) from the Gulf with its crews, a few of which have been despatched for upkeep and a few redeployed to new areas.

The Pentagon burdened that this step was taken after the extent of safety risk in the area decreased considerably and its allies in the area grew to become stronger towards the specter of missile and drone strikes.