Qatar confirms personnel departing from U.S. Al Udeid Air Base over "regional tensions"

DOHA, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Qatar on Wednesday confirmed in a statement that some personnel are departing from the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in the country over "regional tensions."

"With reference to circulating media reports regarding the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base, the International Media Office (IMO) of the State of Qatar states that such measures are being undertaken in response to the current regional tensions," the IMO said.

The IMO reaffirmed that Qatar continues to implement all necessary measures to safeguard the security and safety of its citizens and residents as a top priority, including steps related to the protection of critical infrastructure and military facilities.■