US withdrawing some troops from key Middle East bases as precaution, US official says

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth make an announcement at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defense shield next to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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The United States is withdrawing some 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.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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