Qatar says some personnel departing US base over 'regional tensions'
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6 hours ago|- Qatar clarifies that some personnel have left the US Al Udeid Air Base as a precaution amid rising regional tensions, emphasizing public safety remains a top priority.
A number of personnel have been told to depart the United States' Al Udeid military base in Qatar "in response to the current regional tensions," the Gulf state's International Media Office said in a statement on Wednesday.
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"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," the statement said.
