The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a temporary closure of Qatar’s airspace.
The announcement was made in a post on social media, citing preventive measures to ensure the safety of Qatari nationals, residents, and visitors. The scale of the closure is currently unknown.
Qatar is home to Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, and there is an increased threat of attacks from Iran. The American Embassy in Qatar has issued a call for U.S. citizens in Qatar to seek shelter indoors.
Some flights that were already en route to Doha have decided to divert to destinations such as Athens and Dammam or have been canceled.
Flights departing Tokyo/Narita to Doha QR809 and QR807, Tokyo/Haneda Doha-bound JL59, and Osaka/Kansai Doha-bound QR803 are currently continuing their journey to Doha. According to Flightradar24, approximately 100 flights are headed towards Doha at this stage.
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