As Washington quietly thins out forces at its largest Gulf base, Tehran fires back with a chilling reminder. A top aide to Iran’s supreme leader has warned Donald Trump to “remember Al-Udeid,” invoking last year’s missile strike on the U.S. hub in Qatar. The message comes as Trump shifts to “wait and see” mode and urges Iranians to keep protesting. Qatar confirms drawdowns driven by “regional tensions,” while Britain also moves staff. With direct talks frozen and Iran’s streets still burning, the Middle East edges closer to a dangerous standoff.