Washington: A US official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the decision to withdraw troops was taken in response to heightened security concerns across the region. The move signals growing caution by United States as geopolitical risks intensify in the Middle East.
The development follows remarks made earlier by a senior Iranian official, who told Reuters that Tehran had issued warnings to neighboring countries hosting US forces. According to the official, Iran has cautioned that American bases in the region could be targeted if Washington were to launch strikes.
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