Indians in Qatar at Risk After Iran Fires Missiles at US?

In the face of increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Qatar has made an advisory. Requesting Indian citizens to stay indoors. This is following Iran missile attacks against US military bases in the region, prompting security concerns in neighboring Gulf nations such as Qatar. Indians in Qatar at Risk After Iran Fires Missiles at US?

What Happened: Iran Strikes US Military Bases
On Sunday evening, Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting US bases in Iraq and Syria. In response to what it had termed recent aggressions and attacks against its regional allies. The attacks did not target Qatar, though the nation is home to Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military base in the Middle East.

This closeness to American military hardware has been a cause of concern for spillover effects, particularly if tensions between Iran and the US keep escalating.

Indians in Qatar at Risk : Indian Embassy Advisory

The Indian Embassy in Doha issued an urgent advisory on its social media sites. The embassy asked Indian nationals in Qatar to:

Stay indoors and undertake no unnecessary travel

Be vigilant and heed official government guidance

The advisory stressed that although Qatar has not been explicitly attacked, the situation is still volatile and precautions need to be taken.

Qatar on High Alert
Qatar’s internal security forces have been said to intensify surveillance around major government buildings and foreign embassies. Flights are still in service, but a number of international carriers are keenly monitoring the situation to see if route modification or delays occur.

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There are over 700,000 Indian expatriates in Qatar, mainly employed in the construction, oil, and service sectors. The advisory is part of a bigger regional initiative to guarantee civilian security whilst tensions steadily heighten.

Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation are still being worked on but Indian officials are working closely with Qatari authorities to remain connected to any gathering. Citizens are advised to keep calm but remain vigilant until further notice.