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US B-52 bombers land in Qatar amid tension with Iran

The B-52 bombers ordered by the White House to deploy to the Persian Gulf to counter unspecified threats from Iran are beginning to arrive at a major American air base in Qatar. Images released by the US Air Force show B-52H Stratofortress bombers arriving at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday.

B-52 bombers land in Qatar

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Published : May 10, 2019, 11:32 AM IST

Updated : May 10, 2019, 12:22 PM IST

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar:In a bid to counter unspecified threats from Iran, the US B-52 bombers started arriving at a major air base in Qatar.

B-52 bombers land in Qatar

The White House has ordered to deploy the bombers to the Persian Gulf amid tension between the two nations.

US Air Force has released images showing B-52H Stratofortress bombers arriving at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday.

Others landed at an undisclosed location Wednesday.

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On Sunday, the White House announced it would send the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group and the bombers to counter Tehran.

On Wednesday, Iran announced it would retract to an extent from the nuclear deal , a year after President Donald Trump pulled America out from the accord.

Last Updated : May 10, 2019, 12:22 PM IST

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