why does qatar want a base in the us

Qatar wants a military training facility in the US, specifically at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, to train its pilots and enhance interoperability with the US Air Force. This facility will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots for advanced training alongside American forces. The arrangement aims to boost joint training, lethality, and operational cooperation under US jurisdiction, similar to existing agreements the US has with other allied nations. It is not a Qatari-owned base but a partnership facility within a US base, reflecting Qatar's close military ties with the US. This effort also strengthens US security commitments, as recently emphasized by President Trump's executive order affirming US support for Qatar, a key Arab ally hosting the largest US military base in the Middle East (Al Udeid Air Base).