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US pulls personnel from Qatar base over Iran threat

As Trump continues to up the saber-rattling, Al-Monitor confirmed Wednesday that some US personnel would be relocating from the US military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a security measure.

AL UDEID, QATAR - DECEMBER 30: Members of the Petroleum Oils and Lubricants (POL) squadron at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing take a break from replacing a 50,000-gallon fuel bladder in support of Operation Enduring Freedom December 30, 2002 in Al Udeid, Qatar. The POL squadron recently had to replace 11 of their 20 fuel bladders due to notification of a bad lot number. (Photo by Cherie A. Thurlby/USAF/Getty Images)

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

The situation in Iran and the United States’ possible response continue to dominate regional affairs.

In today’s edition:

  • US pulling some personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid retaliation threats from Iran
  • Iran slated to hang first protester today as Trump vows harsh response
  • Deep dive on current state, durability of Iranian regime
  • Turkey FM due to arrive in UAE as regional crises mount
  • Trump administration set to announce Gaza Peace Board

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