The U.S. military has repositioned aircraft and naval vessels from key Middle East installations to safeguard personnel and assets amid rising tensions with Iran, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
The movements come as President Donald Trump continues to deliberate on whether to support Israel’s air campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. The airstrikes, now in their sixth day, have triggered civilian evacuations in Tehran and increased concerns over regional stability.
In a related development, the U.S. Embassy in Qatar has temporarily restricted access to Al Udeid Air Base, the largest American military facility in the region. The base, located near Doha, plays a central role in U.S. operations across the Middle East.
The embassy cited “ongoing regional hostilities” and advised U.S. citizens and personnel in Qatar to maintain heightened vigilance “out of an abundance of caution.”
Aircraft and Ships Moved
The two U.S. officials, speaking anonymously to Reuters, gave an update on recent movements.
"Aircraft not housed in reinforced shelters were relocated from Al Udeid Air Base. Naval vessels were pulled from a port in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. It is not an uncommon practice,” one official said. “Force protection is the priority.”
Reuters had earlier reported the redeployment of tanker aircraft to Europe and the movement of additional fighter jets to the region, including the repositioning of an aircraft carrier from the Indo-Pacific toward the Middle East.
Iran Issues Warning
Iran has communicated to Washington via diplomatic channels that any direct U.S. involvement in the Israeli offensive would trigger a strong Iranian response, according to Tehran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva.
While Israel maintains that Iran was on the brink of acquiring a nuclear weapon—prompting its strikes—Tehran continues to deny that it is pursuing nuclear arms.
As the regional conflict deepens, the U.S. military is adjusting its posture to deter threats and minimize vulnerabilities, while President Trump weighs a decision that could significantly escalate American involvement in the Middle East.
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