In the middle of the fears of Iran’s retaliation after American strokes at his nuclear locations on Monday (June 23), they advised their citizens in Qatar to “hide on the spot”.
“From the abundance of caution, we recommend to American citizens on the spot until the next warning,” said the US Embassy in Doha in a statement.
Soon afterwards, the British Embassy followed with a similar council: “After the US security warning for US nationals in Qatar, from the abundance of caution, we recommend that British nationals in the Qatar shelter to introduce until further warnings.”
While no embassy contained a specific threat, coordinated reports increased public concerns in the region already on the outskirts due to the escalating conflict of the Iranian-Israeli conflict.
Iran gives a warning for us
On Monday (June 23), the Iranian army repeated its threat to strike back and warn the “serious, unpredictable consequences” for the US after recent attacks on her nuclear facilities. The latest warning reflects the growing choir of Iranian officials who promise a firm reaction and deepen concerns about the wider regional conflict.
Qatar says the situation “stable”
In response to the warning, the Foreign Ministry spokesman Qatari tried to assure the inhabitants.
“The security situation in the country remains stable,” he said in his statement, noting that the Council of the Embassy did not indicate a specific threat.
“Qatar is ready to take all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of its citizens and inhabitants,” he added.
Qatar hosts the key US military base
Qatar is home to Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military installation in the region and the US Central Central Central Command (Centcom). The basic are around 9,000 US soldiers and plays a decisive role in operations in the Middle East.
Given its strategic location just through the Persian Gulf of Iran, Qatar is considered a key player in any developing military dynamics.
Worries about spilling in Bahrain
In the neighboring Bahrain, who hosts the fifth fleet of the US Navy, the US embassy said “temporarily shifting some of her employees to the local long -distance space”. The Bahrain authorities have already ordered most government employees to work from home “until another announcement” and quote “regional circumstances”.
(Tagstotranslate) threat of Iranian retaliation
