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The United States has begun relocating hundreds of military personnel from major bases in Qatar and Bahrain amid growing tensions with Iran, officials and media reports say.

The moves involve pulling troops from strategic sites such as the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar—one of America’s largest overseas air hubs—and facilities associated with the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, a key naval command in the Persian Gulf.

This repositioning is viewed as a precautionary measure taken in response to the possibility of a military confrontation with Iran, reflecting concerns about potential retaliatory strikes if hostilities escalate.

The deployments come amid heightened regional tension, with U.S. forces already increasing their presence in the Gulf with aircraft carriers and other assets. Commanders describe the moves as intended to reduce risk exposure while maintaining operational capability.

Officials emphasize that the troop movements are not necessarily the start of offensive action but part of broader strategic adjustments as diplomatic and military pressures continue between Washington and Tehran.

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