
We’re seeing some serious movement in the Middle East right now. Personnel have been advised to leave Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which happens to be the biggest U.S. military installation in the region, as geopolitical tensions spike dramatically.
This move comes after intense warnings from Washington that the U.S. might intervene to protect protesters currently active in Iran. If you’re tracking events in the region, you know Al Udeid is absolutely critical. It houses a huge U.S. presence, totaling around 10,000 troops, making it the central hub for U.S. air operations across the Middle East, according to Reuters.