The United States has begun evacuating hundreds of troops from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar ahead of potential
By Bernie,
The United States has begun evacuating hundreds of troops from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar ahead of potential military action against Iran, NBC News reported Wednesday, citing a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter. The troops are being relocated to other facilities and hotels in the region to move them out of harm's way should any U.S. strike trigger Iranian retaliation against American interests, according to the sources.
The Qatari government confirmed personnel are being withdrawn from the base "in response to the current regional tensions" and said it would take "all necessary measures to safeguard the security and safety of its citizens and residents." The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia separately advised personnel and American citizens to "exercise increased caution and limit non-essential travel to any military installations in the region."
Topics: Iran
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