US/UK Embassy In Qatar Shelter In Place Alert. Qatar Announces Temporary Suspension Of Air Traffic
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar issued a shelter-in-place alert for American citizens, urging heightened caution without specifying a particular threat.
MIDDLE EAST — On June 23, 2025, Qatar announced a temporary suspension of air traffic in its airspace, citing safety concerns amid regional developments. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described this as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors, with authorities actively monitoring the situation in coordination with regional and international partners.
Concurrently, the U.S. and British Embassy in Qatar issued a shelter-in-place alert for American citizens, urging heightened caution without specifying a particular threat. Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, stated that travel advisories from embassies are routine and do not reflect specific threats, emphasizing Qatar’s stable security environment.