US and UK reduce forces in Qatar as tensions with Iran rise
Global Affairs
US and UK reduce forces in Qatar as tensions with Iran rise
The British embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed and will operate remotely, while the US embassy in Doha has urged staff to limit travel to the air base and exercise heightened caution. Human rights organizations report that more than 2,400 protesters have been killed during Iran’s crackdown, underlining the seriousness of the unrest.
By Maureen Kinyanjui