Tensions are getting hotter between the United States and Iran. As tensions continue to rise between the U.S. and Iran, the Pentagon has ordered one of its largest bases in the Middle East to begin evacuating some personnel. As mass protests continue in Iran and the future of Iran’s regime is uncertain, the Pentagon has ordered troops to evacuate from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a precautionary effort. Politico reported more on the evacuation of U.S. troops: The U.S. has ordered the evacuation of some personnel from its largest base in the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs strikes against the Islamist regime in Iran. The move echoes similar actions last year in the run-up to the joint U.S.-Israeli air and missile strikes on Iranian nuclear program sites. But a U.S. defense official cautioned this evacuation was a precautionary step as Tehran struggles with mass anti-government protests with security officials killing numerous protesters. The shift of some forces from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar comes after Trump told Iranians on Tuesday that “help is on its way,” and warned Americans in Iran they should think about evacuating the country. A former U.S. official familiar with the situation said aircraft had also been moved. The current and former officials were granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive national security issue. The Qatari government said in a statement Wednesday that the evacuations from Al Udeid “are being undertaken in response to the current regional tensions.” The Pentagon stations about 10,000 U.S. troops at the sprawling Al Udeid, along with smaller bases in the region in Iraq, Syria and Jordan. Fox News reported more details on the evacuation: BREAKING: The United States is withdrawing some personnel from MULTIPLE bases in the Middle East as tensions flare with Iran THOUSANDS of Americans are at risk, if things get heated with Iran Pray for the troops! pic.twitter.com/in54OPevxs — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 14, 2026 NBC News reported President Trump has warned of military actions if Iranian leaders continue to persecute their citizens: Trump has warned of “very strong action” if the regime proceeds with executions of protesters in connection with the nationwide unrest that has rocked the country, though Israeli and Arab officials have privately suggested the U.S. hold off on strikes. Iranian authorities were Wednesday expected to execute the first person in relation to the nationwide unrest that has rocked the country, according to the U.S. and human rights groups. Iranians have had no internet connection for days, but information and videos trickling out of the Islamic Republic suggest the protests were met with a brutal response not seen in decades of crackdowns against internal dissent. At least 2,500 people have been killed since the unrest erupted last month against spiraling prices, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. It added that this figure includes nearly 150 security personnel. An additional 18,000 people have been arrested, according to HRANA. The advocacy group says it relies on supporters in Iran cross-checking information and that its data goes through “multiple internal checks.” HRANA attributed a dramatic rise in its death toll Tuesday to Iranians’ ability to make their first calls to the outside world in days. Among those arrested is Erfan Soltani, 26, whose execution is scheduled for Wednesday, according to the State Department, Amnesty International and other human rights activists. What’s your perspective?