The US is evacuating troops from bases in the Middle East ahead of a possible strike on Iran.

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The United States has begun withdrawing some troops and personnel from key military installations in the Middle East amid a sharp rise in regional tensions. These steps are preventative and aimed at ensuring the safety of American troops.

The decision was made following statements by Iranian officials warning regional countries hosting American troops of possible strikes on US bases in the event of an attack from Washington. Tehran made it clear that any military operation against Iran would entail retaliatory measures.



As part of these measures, the US began evacuating hundreds of troops from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military installation in the Middle East. The base plays a key role in US and allied operations and serves as a major command and logistics hub in the region.

According to sources, some military personnel are being temporarily relocated to other facilities and housed in hotels in countries in the region. This move is intended to reduce potential losses in the event of retaliatory strikes against US military infrastructure.
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  1. Sergey Mitinsky
    Sergey Mitinsky
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    15 January 2026 02: 16
    Very, very prudent and logical. The US is evacuating its forces from bases away from Iran before attacking Iran.
    What about Israel? It would also benefit from evacuation somewhere far away.
    Those who don't evacuate further away will get beaten up closer.