Doha: The United States Embassy Doha has issued an urgent security advisory, announcing a shelter-in-place order for all embassy personnel in Qatar amid escalating regional tensions.
In an official statement, the embassy advised all U.S. citizens in Qatar to take similar precautionary measures and remain indoors until further notice. Authorities have not disclosed specific details regarding the immediate cause of the order, but the advisory comes amid heightened tensions in the region following reported US and Israeli military strikes on targets inside Iran.
Advisory for U.S. Citizens
The embassy urged American nationals in Qatar to:
- Seek a secure location inside their residence or another safe building.
- Ensure availability of essential supplies, including food, water, and necessary medications.
- Avoid public gatherings and demonstrations, maintain a low profile, and remain vigilant.
- Closely monitor local media for updates and be prepared to adjust plans accordingly.
- Keep mobile phones fully charged and maintain communication with family members.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive real-time security updates.
For emergencies within Qatar, U.S. citizens have been instructed to dial 999.
The embassy confirmed it remains reachable at +974-4496-6000, including after-hours, and via email for consular assistance.
The advisory follows reports of escalating hostilities in the Middle East after joint US-Israel strikes on Iranian targets, raising concerns of possible retaliatory actions across the region. While Qatari authorities have not announced any specific security threats within the country, precautionary measures appear to reflect broader instability
