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Qatar shuts down airspace temporarily amid regional crisis

The shutdown of Qatari airspace comes as Iran repeated earlier threats to retaliate against the United States after strikes on its nuclear sites.

QatarThis satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows Al Udeid Air Base outside of Doha, Qatar. (Photo: AP)

Qatar said it has shut down airspace temporarily as part of measures taken amid developments in the region, a statement by the Qatari foreign ministry said on X.

It said the move comes to ensure safety of residents and visitors.

The shutdown of Qatari airspace comes as Iran repeated earlier threats to retaliate against the United States after strikes on its nuclear sites.

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