The US and UK are reducing the number of personnel at the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, as US President Donald Trump considers whether to take action against Iran over its crackdown on anti-government protests.
Officials have told CBS, the BBC's US partner, that the partial American withdrawal was a "precautionary measure". The BBC understands some UK military personnel are also being removed.
AQatari government statement said the measures reportedly being taken by the US were "in response to the current regional tensions".
Trump earlier said the US would take "very strong action" against Iran if the authorities execute protesters. Iran has said it will retaliate if attacked by the US. Read More BBC News