The United States has begun withdrawing personnel and repositioning assets from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid rising regional tensions over a potential US strike on Iran.
Qatar said the move reflects “current regional tensions”, while Arab officials described it as precautionary.
Key developments:
• US President Donald Trump signalled possible action, saying “help is on its way” to Iranian protesters.
• Iranian officials warned of “retaliatory measures” and urged neighbours not to allow their territory to be used for aggression.
• G7 foreign ministers condemned Iran’s “brutal repression” of protests.
• Türkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held urgent talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to ease tensions.
Gulf states are seeking de-escalation, fearing that a strike targeting Iran’s leadership — rather than its nuclear sites — could trigger wider regional instability, including threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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