Jun 2025 – Iran launches a retaliatory missile strike on Al‑Udeid Air Base, claiming it responded to earlier U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities; U.S. Central Command reports no American or Qatari casualties and minimal damage, while President Trump later downplays the impact[4].

Jan 14, 2026 – The United States and Britain begin a precautionary reduction of personnel at Qatar’s Al‑Udeid air base, describing the move as a tactical withdrawal amid rising Iran‑related tensions[1].

Jan 14, 2026 – Some U.S. staff at Al‑Udeid receive an advisory to evacuate “as a precaution,” though the extent and mandatory nature of the evacuation remain undisclosed[4].

Jan 14, 2026 – The British embassy in Tehran closes its physical premises and shifts to remote operations, while the U.K. Foreign Office moves to safeguard its staff[1].

Jan 14, 2026 – The U.S. Embassy in Doha issues a travel warning urging personnel to limit non‑essential travel to Al‑Udeid and exercise heightened caution across the region[1][4].

Jan 14, 2026 – Iran shuts its airspace to almost all traffic, forcing airlines such as Air India and Lufthansa to reroute flights away from Iranian and Iraqi skies for several hours[1].

Jan 14, 2026 – Lufthansa Group announces it will avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace until further notice and pause overnight flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport from Thursday to Sunday, while daytime services continue where possible[2].

Jan 14, 2026 – Rights groups document more than 2,400 protester deaths and over 18,000 arrests in Iran, describing a nationwide pattern of lethal force and an ongoing internet blackout that hampers casualty reporting[2].

Jan 14, 2026 – A Western military official tells Reuters that “all signals point to an imminent U.S. attack,” underscoring the unpredictability of U.S. strategy intended to keep adversaries on edge[2].

Jan 14, 2026 – The U.S. Navy repositions the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford from the Mediterranean toward the Caribbean and stations multiple destroyers and warships near Iran, expanding the region’s U.S. military footprint[4].

Feb 23, 2026 – The State Department orders non‑essential U.S. embassy staff and their families to leave Beirut, keeping only essential personnel on site as a “prudent” security measure[3].

Feb 23, 2026 – President Trump says he is “considering” limited military action against Iran and urges Tehran to “negotiate a fair deal,” while a senior official hints that Secretary of State Marco Rubio may postpone his planned Israel visit[3].

Feb 23, 2026 – The United States expands its largest Middle‑East force in decades, deploying a second aircraft carrier and a surge of warships and aircraft, giving the administration more options for a potential strike[3].

Feb 27, 2026 (Thursday) – Oman’s foreign minister announces that the United States and Iran will meet in Geneva for the next round of nuclear negotiations, a diplomatic channel opened amid the heightened crisis[3].