Overview
- An unnamed U.S. official told the Associated Press that part of the personnel at Al-Udeid were ordered to evacuate by Wednesday night as a precaution.
- Three diplomatic sources, cited by Reuters reporting, characterized the move as an adjustment of posture rather than a mass evacuation.
- Qatar said protective steps were underway in response to current regional tensions and emphasized efforts to secure critical infrastructure and military facilities.
- Iranian leaders warned that U.S. bases, American ships and Israeli territory would be legitimate targets if Washington attacks Iran, while messages to regional hosts urged them to block any U.S. offensive from their soil.
- Recent F-22 movements and the precedent of Iran’s June 2025 missile strike on Al-Udeid highlight elevated readiness as unrest in Iran and President Trump’s intervention threats strain diplomacy.