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US Withdraws Personnel from Middle East Bases Amid Rising Tensions

Published January 14, 2026, 14:15
US Withdraws Personnel from Middle East Bases Amid Rising Tensions

The United States is partially withdrawing personnel from major military bases in the Middle East as a precautionary measure in response to escalating tensions in the region. This move affects the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US base in the Middle East, which houses approximately 10,000 military personnel and the headquarters of U.S. Central Command. Some personnel had already been relocated to other bases in June, anticipating potential US strikes against Iran. The base was previously targeted by Iranian missiles in retaliation for US raids. The situation is being closely monitored due to the strategic importance of these bases and the overall instability in the region.