The personnel of the Udeid Air Base in Qatar have been advised to leave the location, in the context of tensions with Iran.

According to Reuters, the personnel at the U.S. airbase Udeid in Qatar, the largest American base in the Middle East, have been advised to leave the location. This measure was taken following sources suggesting an increase in tensions in the region, similar to the actions preceding the American attacks on Iran last summer. The Udeid base hosts approximately 10,000 military personnel.

The U.S. President, Donald Trump, sent a message of support to Iranian protesters, promising 'help' and urging them to 'take over the institutions', in the context of the violent repression in Iran. Trump canceled meetings with Iranian officials and warned that 'murderers and abusers' will pay a 'big price', suggesting that Washington might consider tougher options, including military ones, against the Tehran regime.