Authorities in Qatar have begun evacuating residents living near the United States Embassy in Doha as a precaution following Iranian strikes targeting the Gulf nation amid escalating regional tensions.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Qatar’s Interior Ministry said people living in the vicinity of the embassy in Doha were being temporarily relocated while security operations continued in the area.
“The relevant authorities are evacuating residents living in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy as a temporary precautionary measure,” the ministry said, adding that suitable accommodation had been arranged for those affected.
The evacuation comes after Iran launched retaliatory attacks across the Gulf following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets earlier this week.
Journalists reported hearing several explosions across Doha on Tuesday during the wave of strikes.
Qatar’s Defence Ministry later confirmed that an Iranian ballistic missile struck a U.S. military installation at the Al Udeid Air Base, located about 40 kilometres southwest of Doha.
The base is one of the largest American military facilities in the Middle East and hosts thousands of U.S. personnel.
Officials also said authorities successfully thwarted attempted attacks targeting Hamad International Airport, a key aviation hub in the region.
Earlier, the defence ministry urged citizens and residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movement as security agencies monitored the evolving situation.
The developments come as the conflict between Iran and the U.S.–Israel alliance continues to widen, raising fears that the crisis could further destabilise the Gulf region and disrupt international travel and energy supply routes.
