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US Begins Evacuating Troops from Middle East Amidst Iran Strike Fears

Published January 14, 2026, 17:09
US Begins Evacuating Troops from Middle East Amidst Iran Strike Fears

The United States has begun evacuating troops from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, as well as from other bases in the Middle East, ahead of a possible military intervention in Iran. The move comes after a warning from Tehran that it would retaliate against any US strikes. US officials say the evacuation is aimed at protecting personnel in the event of Iranian responses. European and Israeli officials estimate that a US intervention is likely within the next 24 hours. Al Udeid is a key operational hub for the US in the region.