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U.S. Lowers Threat Level Amid Iran Tensions
1/17/2026
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- The U.S. military lowered the threat level at Al Udeid Air Force Base in Qatar.
- There are no immediate plans to attack Iran.
- The U.S. Secret Service monitors threats against U.S. President Donald Trump from Iranian state media.
- Trump appears to back off immediate military action after earlier promises.
- Protests in Iran have diminished after a crackdown that saw thousands killed or detained.
