After uproar, Pete Hegseth clarifies Qatari air force facility in Idaho is not a foreign base – as it happened

In response to concerns, Pete Hegseth clarified that the Qatari air force facility in Idaho is not a foreign base, despite earlier statements from the Pentagon about hosting Qatari F-15s and pilots. This clarification comes amid ongoing discussions about military presence and foreign partnerships, highlighting the importance of transparency in defense matters.