Dozens of US military aircraft have been withdrawn from the Tarmak of one of the largest US military bases in the Middle East, certify satellite images, apparently to protect themselves from possible Iranian blows, while Washington weighs whether it will be involved in Israel.

Between 5 and June 19th, the US base Al -Undeid In Qatar he was almost completely emptied by distinct aircraft, according to satellite photos of Planet Labs PBC in possession of the French Agency.

Almost forty military aircraft were parked in places near the base of the base of the June 5th: Large transport, capable of carrying materials, recognition aircraft or Hercules C-130. But in a photo taken yesterday, Thursday, June 19th, there were only three transport.

In addition, the US, “preventively and in the light of hostilities in the region,” advised “staff) to show particular vigilance” and “temporarily restricted” access to the facilities in Al Undeded, according to a press release on the site yesterday.

These moves are recorded while US President Donald Trump is expected to decide – two weeks, according to the White House – on his country’s possible involvement in the war on Israel’s side against Iran, which could lead to Iranian bumps.

Due to its “closeness to Iran” – less than 300 kilometers – the Al -Unded base, the aircraft, the military and the facilities are in a “extremely vulnerable” position, the French agency told the French Agency. Mark Swors, American general ea who served in the Middle East, now expert at the Rand Corporation Institute.

Even if it is not directly blowing, “fragments of projectile could mean that they would not be able to perform missions,” he added. For this reason, “the risks to US forces must be reduced,” he explained.

Aircraft moved since early June may now be protected in reinforced sheds or other bases in the area. Asked about the AFP, the US Army has made no comment so far.

These movements are recorded in the context of rearrangement of US Armed Forces in the region after Israel’s attack on Iran on June 13th.

Another aircraft carrier is located at sea to the Middle East area, while many aerial means also moved to the region.

The French Agency analyzed ADS-B data (publicly available and open source) by filtering them to IX-sewing US aircraft flights with fuel-KC-46A Pegasus, KC-135 Stratotanker-which passed at least once from the 18th of Europe. They can carry up to 96 tonnes of fuel.

At least 25 samples of these types flew from the US in Europe at this time and were still in Europe on the night of June 18th. More specifically, such routes made 27, two of which returned.