The United States military has ordered some personnel to evacuate the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid ongoing demonstrations in Iran and President Donald Trump’s suggestion of possible military action, the Associated Press reported, citing “a U.S. official.”Al Udeid previously came under Iranian fire in the wake of U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program last year. The scope of the evacuation remains unclear.
Qatar’s International Media Office addressed the reports on Wednesday stating that “The IMO reaffirms that the State of Qatar continues to implement all necessary measures to safeguard the security and safety of its citizens and residents as a top priority, including actions related to the protection of critical infrastructure and military facilities.”
The evacuation appears to be a precautionary measure and there is currently no indication of an expected Iranian attack, though the order comes amid major demonstrations in Tehran against the Islamic Republic and President Donald Trump has openly discussed the prospect of U.S. military intervention.
Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.
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