"The official, who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive plans, described the move at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a precautionary measure. The official wouldn't go into any further details about the move, including whether the evacuation was optional or mandatory, if it affected troops or civilian personnel, or the number of those advised to leave, citing the need for operational security."
"In response, Qatar said Wednesday that such measures were being "undertaken in response to the current regional tensions." "The IMO reaffirms that the State of Qatar continues to implement all necessary measures to safeguard the security and safety of its citizens and residents as a top priority, including actions related to the protection of critical infrastructure and military facilities," Qatar's media office said in a post on X. The Pentagon declined to comment on questions about the move. The State Department had no immediate comment on the potential for any security alerts to be issued for American diplomats or other civilians in Qatar."
Some personnel at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar were advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening as a precaution amid heightened regional tensions. The guidance was described by an anonymous U.S. official but details about whether the evacuation was optional or mandatory, who was affected, and the number involved were not released for operational security. Qatar said measures were undertaken in response to regional tensions and affirmed actions to protect citizens, residents, critical infrastructure and military facilities. The Pentagon and State Department declined or had no immediate comment. The base hosts thousands of U.S. service members and was attacked by Iran in June.
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