Some personnel at US base in Qatar advised to evacuate after Iran threat
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Key Points:
- Some personnel at the U.S. military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar were advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening as a precaution amid rising tensions following a deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran, according to a U.S. official and Qatar.
- President Donald Trump warned of possible military action against Iran if the Tehran government continues to kill and arrest protesters, stating that the U.S. would "act accordingly" and cutting off prospects for talks with Iranian officials.
- Qatar cited "current regional tensions" as the reason for security measures at Al Udeid, emphasizing its commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and military facilities; the base was previously targeted by Iran in June in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
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