US EditionCanada cautions citizens in Qatar after U.S. issues shelter-in-place recommendation
QATAR, JUN 23 – Canada advises citizens in Qatar to shelter in place following U.S. alert amid Iranian missile attacks on Al-Udeid Air Base, home to approximately 10,000 U.S. troops, officials said.
- Qatar temporarily closed its airspace on Monday and advised all residents to shelter in place due to missile strikes near Doha.
- The closure and shelter-in-place recommendations followed Iran's missile attack on the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
- British and U.S. officials advised their citizens in Qatar to remain indoors until further updates, while Qatari authorities confirmed that their missile defense systems intercepted attacks without causing any injuries.
- Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the situation poses serious risks to British interests, adding they are prepared to defend personnel, assets, and allies’ interests.
- The event has disrupted flights, prompted university closures, and raised concerns about regional stability and refugee flows from Iran in the near future.
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