US And UK Reduce Personnel At Qatar Military Base Amid Regional Tensions. The United States and the United Kingdom are reducing the number of military personnel stationed at a key air base in Qatar, amid rising tensions in the region. Officials tell CBS that the partial U.S. withdrawal from Al-Udeid Air Base is a precautionary move, while the BBC understands some UK personnel are also being pulled back. The developments come as U.S. President Donald Trump considers possible action against Iran over its crackdown on anti-government protests. Qatar’s government says the measures reflect current regional tensions. The UK has also temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran, with operations now running remotely. Meanwhile, Iran has briefly closed its airspace, prompting airlines including Lufthansa and Air India to reroute flights, warning passengers of possible delays and cancellations.