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US Personnel Evacuated from Qatar Base Amid Iranian Threats

Published January 14, 2026, 11:14
US Personnel Evacuated from Qatar Base Amid Iranian Threats

The US has begun evacuating personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, amid growing threats from Iran. Tehran has warned that it will attack US military bases in countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey, if the US attacks Iran. Al Udeid is the largest US base in the Middle East, hosting approximately 10,000 troops. The US move comes after Donald Trump threatened to intervene in the region due to protests that have rocked Iran. Iran has asked countries in the region to try to prevent any US attack. The evacuation of personnel from Al Udeid indicates an escalation of tensions in the region and US concerns about potential attacks from Iran.