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EAM Jaishankar, Iranian FM Discuss Regional Tensions Amid US Base Evacuation in Qatar

  • EAM S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi about the evolving situation in and around Iran.
  • Personnel at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar were advised to evacuate as a precautionary measure, following an earlier Iranian attack mention.
  • The evacuation at the US military base in Qatar comes amid ongoing anti-government protests in Iran and US threats of military intervention.
  • An Iranian official, Ali Shamkhani, referenced a past Iranian missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base, warning of Iran's response capability.
  • Qatari and Iranian officials discussed de-escalation, with Qatar reaffirming support for peaceful solutions to enhance regional security.

Why It Matters: Diplomatic efforts intensify between India and Iran as regional tensions escalate, prompting US base evacuation in Qatar.

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