US EditionQatar shuts down airspace temporarily amid regional crisis
QATAR, JUN 23 – Qatar closed airspace after US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered Iranian missile attacks on US bases, with around 100 flights diverted, officials said.
- On Monday, the U.S. Embassy in Qatar alerted American nationals to remain indoors until further updates due to rising tensions in the region.
- This advisory was issued following U.S. attacks involving B-2 bombers targeting multiple Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, along with a prior travel warning from the U.S. State Department regarding potential disruptions in the region.
- Qatar temporarily closed its airspace and confirmed the security situation remained stable while officials reviewed embassy security postures amid concerns of potential demonstrations.
- The embassy emphasized the shelter in place recommendation was made ‘out of an abundance of caution’ without specifying particular threats, while Qatari officials reassured citizens of stability.
- These developments underscore increased tensions impacting travel and security measures near Al Udeid, which hosts roughly 10,000 U.S. troops and serves as the main American military facility in Qatar.
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