US pulling some personnel from Qatar air base, official tells CBS
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- The US is reducing personnel at its Al-Udeid air base in Qatar as a precautionary measure amid escalating regional tensions, according to CBS News and a statement from the Qatari government.
- This move follows US President Donald Trump's warnings of strong action against Iran if it executes anti-government protesters, with Iran threatening retaliation in response to any US attack.
- The Al-Udeid base, the largest US military facility in the Middle East housing about 10,000 personnel, was previously targeted by an Iranian missile attack in June, highlighting its strategic importance.
- The recent protests in Iran, sparked by economic hardship and political demands, have resulted in over 2,400 deaths and more than 18,000 arrests, according
