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US Evacuates Personnel from Base in Qatar Ahead of Possible Strikes on Iran

Three diplomats told Reuters that some personnel were advised to leave the US Army's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening. This occurred ahead of the US air strikes on Iran in June. The base is the largest US military base in the region.


US Evacuates Personnel from Base in Qatar Ahead of Possible Strikes on Iran

Prior to the US air strikes on Iran in June, some personnel were evacuated from American bases in the Middle East. The US Embassy in Doha had no immediate comment. Al Udeid Air Base is the largest US base in the Middle East, housing about 10,000 troops. Doha, Reuters - Three diplomats told Reuters that some personnel were advised to leave the US Army's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening.