The United States has strengthened security measures at the Al Udeid base in Qatar

Part of the staff of the US Al Udeid air base in Qatar has been advised to leave the facility

Part of the staff of the US air base Al-Udeid in Qatar it is recommended to leave the territory of the base by Wednesday evening. This is reported by the Reuters with reference to diplomatic sources.

What we know

According to the agency, the decision is not an evacuation, and concerns Improving security measures. It was adopted against the backdrop of sharply escalating rhetoric between The United States and Iran, accompanied by active military signals from both sides.

Reaction of the parties

As of now:

• US Embassy in Doha did not provide any official comments;

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar also refrains from making any statements.

Strategic importance of the base

Air base Al-Udeid є the largest US military base in the Middle East. On its territory there are about 10 thousand US troops. The base plays a key role in coordinating the operations of the United States and its allies in the region.

Context.

Previously. Tehran has publicly warned, that in the event of a strike by Washington Iran will retaliate against US military bases in the region. Against this backdrop, the US is stepping up security measures at its facilities in the Persian Gulf.