Some personnel ‘advised to leave’ US military base in Qatar: Report

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 14, 2026 at 12:57 PM

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According to a Reuters report, some personnel at Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military base in the Middle East located in Qatar, have been advised to leave by Wednesday evening. The report cites unnamed diplomats and comes amid US warnings about potential intervention in Iranian protests. One diplomat clarified this is a "posture change" and not an ordered evacuation, with no specific reason provided. Qatar's International Media Office stated the measures are in response to current regional tensions and that Qatar is prioritizing the safety and security of its citizens and residents. The US embassy in Doha has not commented. Al Udeid Air Base houses approximately 10,000 US troops.

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