Qatar airspace temporarily closed amid reports of explosions
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Explosions reported in Qatar amid rising Middle East conflict
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- Qatar temporarily closed its airspace and grounded all flights before reports of explosions in its capital, Doha.
- This measure was taken after US forces struck nuclear sites in Iran, leading Tehran to launch retaliatory ballistic missiles against Israel.
- The White House and the Defense Department are closely monitoring potential threats to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which is the largest US military installation in the Middle East.
- Al Udeid Air Base hosts approximately 8,000 American personnel and British forces, serving as a critical facility for air operations in the region.
- The UK Foreign Office previously advised British nationals in Qatar to "shelter in place" due to a US security alert and updated its travel advice for the region.
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