Overview

• The US Embassy in Doha recommended American citizens shelter in place until further notice as a security precaution.
• The advisory followed US bombings of three Iranian nuclear sites on June 22, in coordination with Israel’s earlier attacks.
• Iran has vowed to retaliate against US forces and warned that American assets may become targets of its response.
• The State Department issued a worldwide caution urging US citizens abroad to exercise increased vigilance.
• Qatar is home to Al Udeid Air Base, the US Central Command hub in the region, hosting approximately 8,000 troops.