The State of Qatar is a peninsula located on the western coast of the Arabian Gulf, approximately 100 km wide and 200 km long. It includes several islands, with Halul, Shirawa, and Al-Ashat being the largest.

What to Know about Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. About 10,000 troops are stationed at the base, which serves as the regional headquarters for the U.S. Central Command.

The Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, built in 1996, is the largest and most significant in the Middle East. It was among the sites targeted by Iran. It covers an area of about 24 hectares. The base hosts the US Central Command regional headquarters and more than 11,000 US and Coalition service members.