US withdraws some personnel from Middle East bases amid Trump Iran threats
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- The United States is withdrawing some personnel from key Middle East bases, including the Al Udeid airbase in Qatar, as a precaution amid heightened regional tensions following threats from Iran.
- Iran has warned neighboring countries that it would target US military bases within their territories if the US launches strikes on Iran, urging these countries to prevent such attacks.
- Qatar and the UK are also reducing personnel at the Al Udeid base, with Qatar emphasizing measures to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the safety of its citizens.
- The US embassy in Saudi Arabia has advised its personnel to exercise increased caution and limit travel to military installations due to ongoing regional tensions.
- The Al Udeid base serves as the forward headquarters for US Central Command, coordinating military operations across
