Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate amid Iran tensions
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Key Points:
- Some personnel at the U.S. military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening as a precaution due to heightened regional tensions, according to a U.S. official.
- Qatar confirmed that security measures are being implemented to protect its citizens, residents, critical infrastructure, and military facilities amid ongoing regional instability.
- The advisory follows recent Iranian threats referencing a previous missile attack on the base in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
- Iranian and Qatari officials have engaged in dialogue aimed at de-escalation, with Qatar reaffirming its support for peaceful solutions to maintain regional security.
- The situation is further complicated by ongoing anti-government protests in Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump's willingness to consider military action
