US evacuates troops from bases in the Middle East due to threat of Iranian strikes
The United States has begun evacuating some of its military personnel stationed at bases in the Middle East due to the risk of possible strikes from Iran. This was reported by The New York Times.
Details of the situation
According to the publication, the Pentagon is taking preventive measures to protect personnel amid growing threats in the region.
We are talking about:
Relocation of individual units
Strengthening security measures at bases
preparing for possible attacks by pro-Iranian forces
The specific locations and scale of the displacements are not officially disclosed.
Causes of exacerbation
Tensions between the United States and Iran have been growing recently. US intelligence reports increased risks of attacks on US military infrastructure in the region.
According to experts, such steps by the Pentagon are preventive and aimed at minimising possible losses in the event of an escalation.
Context.
The Middle East remains one of the world's most tense areas. The United States maintains a network of military bases there that are regularly targeted by pro-Iranian groups.
Official Tehran has not publicly confirmed the preparation of strikes, but Washington is acting proactively.
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