U.S. withdrawing troops from key Middle East bases as precaution, U.S. official says
The United ‌States is withdrawing personnel ⁠from key bases ‌in the region as ‍a precaution given heightened regional tensions, ‍a U.S. official told ‌Reuters on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The disclosure follows remarks by ‌a senior Iranian official who told Reuters earlier on ‌Wednesday that ‍Tehran had warned neighbors ⁠hosting U.S. troops that it would hit American bases if ⁠Washington strikes. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/death-toll-iran-approaches-2600-rights-group-reports-2026-01-14/