US EditionQatar shuts down airspace temporarily amid regional crisis
- On Sunday, the United States bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, prompting regional security concerns and travel disruptions across the Middle East.
- The US State Department and the UK government issued travel warnings and advised citizens, including those in Qatar, to exercise increased caution amid this escalation.
- After the strikes, the U.S. Embassy in Qatar advised Americans to remain indoors for the time being, leading local universities and organizations to implement various safety measures.
- A representative from Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the country’s security environment remains stable and clarified that the embassy’s advisory did not point to any particular threats, emphasizing that officials are prepared to implement all necessary measures to maintain safety.
- The events caused flight cancellations and airspace closures, while US embassies worldwide reviewed security postures, signaling ongoing regional tensions with potential implications for diplomatic and civilian safety.
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Flights resuming in Qatar as airspace reopens amid Middle East conflict
The airspace had been shut to ‘ensure the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors’. Flights are resuming in Qatar as the Gulf state reopened its airspace following a temporary closure amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Iran announced on state television that it had attacked forces stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in retaliation for America’s strikes on its nuclear programme. Qatar said it successfully intercepted the mis…
Americans in Qatar advised to shelter in place
(The Hill) -- The U.S. Embassy in Qatar is advising American citizens in the country to shelter in place amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. “Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice,” reads the U.S. Embassy alert, which was dated Monday. The notice comes as the world braces for Iran’s response after President Donald Trump on Saturday evening ordered U.S. strikes on three …
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