US lowers security alert at Qatar air base, sources say
The security warning level at the US Al Udeid air base in Qatar has been lowered after a heightened alert triggered on Wednesday, three sources briefed on the situation told Reuters on Thursday.US aircraft that were moved out of Al Udeid on Wednesday are gradually returning to the base, one of the sources added. The other two sources, both diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that some personnel who were advised to leave the base on Wednesday have also been permitted to return.The US embassy in Qatar did not comment when contacted by Reuters.Qatar confirmed on Wednesday that some personnel have departed the US Air Base of Al Udeid, saying that these measures are being undertaken "in response to the current regional tensions".In a statement, the Gulf country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed 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." The International Media Office of the State of Qatar said, "should any developments arise, it will be communicated through the official designated channels."Qatar confirms some personnel departed US base amid 'current regional tensions'Iran's June strike on US' Qatar base shows ability 'to respond to attack': Khamenei adviserSome personnel advised to leave US military base in Qatar, say diplomats
The security warning level at the US Al Udeid air base in Qatar has been lowered after a heightened alert triggered on Wednesday, three sources briefed on the situation told Reuters on Thursday.
US aircraft that were moved out of Al Udeid on Wednesday are gradually returning to the base, one of the sources added. The other two sources, both diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that some personnel who were advised to leave the base on Wednesday have also been permitted to return.
The US embassy in Qatar did not comment when contacted by Reuters.
Qatar confirmed on Wednesday that some personnel have departed the US Air Base of Al Udeid, saying that these measures are being undertaken "in response to the current regional tensions".
In a statement, the Gulf country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed 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."
The International Media Office of the State of Qatar said, "should any developments arise, it will be communicated through the official designated channels."
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