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U.S. Personnel Evacuate Qatar Base Amid Rising Tensions
1/20/2026
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- A U.S. official said personnel at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar were advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening due to regional tensions following an Iranian official's reference to a past attack.
- Qatar confirmed the precaution and pledged to safeguard citizens and military facilities.
- Iranian and Qatari officials discussed de-escalation amid protests in Iran and U.S. threats.
- Tensions rose after Iran targeted the base in June, with no personnel harmed.
