BREAKING: Brits in Qatar warned 'shelter in place' as Iran-Israel war escalates

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Qatar to recommend British nationals in the Gulf state “shelter in place”.

In an update to the page, the FCDO said: “Following a US security alert for US nationals in Qatar, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that British nationals in Qatar shelter in place until further notice. Follow instructions from local authorities.

“The FCDO is in contact with local authorities and international partners, and will provide further updates as the situation develops.”

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