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Indian Embassy in Qatar urges caution as Iran strikes US base
This is part of the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel since June 13.
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Bhavana P - Mon, 23, Jun 2025
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Representative image / X/ IndEmbDoha
The Indian Embassy in Qatar on June 23 urged the Indian community to remain cautious and stay indoors following an Iranian missile strike on a US military base in the country.
In an advisory posted on social media, the embassy said: “Please remain calm and follow local news, instructions and guidance provided by Qatari authorities. The Embassy will also keep updating through our social media channels.”
Also read: Iran fires missiles at US airbase in Qatar, Doha says attack intercepted, no casualties
The warning came after Iran launched missiles at Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military installation in the Middle East, located in central Qatar.
In view of the ongoing situation, Indian community in Qatar is urged to be cautious and remains indoors. Please remain calm and follow local news, instructions and guidance provided by Qatari authorities. The Embassy will also keep updating through our social media channels.
— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) June 23, 2025
The situation follows US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, escalating tensions already heightened by Israeli attacks on Iran since June 13. The US and UK had earlier advised their citizens in Qatar to shelter in place, anticipating possible retaliation.
Flight operations at Doha’s Hamad International Airport were disrupted, with over 100 flights diverted.
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