The US withdrew some staff from a military base in Qatar on Wednesday as Iran said it was ready to fight off any American attack in support of anti-regime protests.
Qatar said on Wednesday that the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid air base was part of "measures being undertaken" in response to regional tensions. Iran said "all American bases" would be potential targets for retaliation if the US launches strikes.
Last year, the US moved some personnel and their families off Middle East bases shortly before Israeli and American warplanes attacked Iran.
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