Fox News journalist Jennifer Griffin, citing a source in the American authorities, assured that the information provided by the daily was false and that neither Qatar nor Bahrain had been evacuated. Kellie Meyer from NewsNation also denied the newspaper's reports and referred to a source in the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which is responsible for military operations, among others. in the Middle East.
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US President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he was considering a limited attack on Iran. Tehran announced retaliation in the event of a US strike.
As noted by the New York Times, this could put 30-40,000 people at particular risk. American soldiers currently stationed in 13 military bases in the Middle East. To protect them, Pentagon officials are trying to move more air defense batteries to the region.
On Wednesday, CBS News reported that the Pentagon was temporarily transferring some Middle Eastern personnel to Europe and the United States in connection with a possible American attack on Iran and potential retaliation from Tehran. She also announced that the evacuation was to take place within the next three days.
Natalia Dziurdzińska from Washington
