US Military Personnel Leave Qatar Base Amid Iran Strike Speculation; Tehran on High Alert

• Some US military personnel asked to leave Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, fueling speculation of an imminent US attack on Iran.
• Formal contacts between the Trump administration and Iran have been suspended, further bolstering concerns of escalating tensions.
• Iranian officials warn that their readiness is at its peak and US partners in the region providing support for any US strike will be targeted.
• Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that countries supporting a US strike would be "legitimate targets."
• Sardar Mousavi of IRGC's air force confirmed Iran's military is at "peak of defensive readiness" and prepared to "confront any aggression."

Why It Matters: US military movement in Qatar and Iran's warnings signal heightened tensions and potential conflict in the region.