An F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing, 27th Fighter Squadron taxis for departure deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, US. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
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News1814-01-2026, 20:21

US Pulls Personnel From West Asia Bases Amid Iran Tensions; Qatar Confirms Al Udeid Moves

  • The US is withdrawing some personnel from West Asia military bases as a precaution due to rising regional tensions.
  • A US official linked the move to heightened security concerns after Iran warned of targeting American bases if Washington intervenes.
  • A senior Iranian official stated Tehran warned neighboring countries hosting US troops about potential strikes in case of a US attack.
  • Some personnel were advised to leave Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US base in the region housing around 10,000 troops.
  • Qatar's International Media Office confirmed the departure from Al Udeid is a response to current regional tensions, ensuring citizen safety.

Why It Matters: US withdraws personnel from West Asia bases, including Qatar's Al Udeid, due to escalating Iran tensions.

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