Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced early Thursday that residents living near the US embassy in the capital, Doha, had been evacuated as a “temporary precautionary measure” to ensure public safety. In a statement, the ministry said the competent authorities were carrying out the evacuation in the area surrounding the US embassy as part of efforts to safeguard the public, amid heightened security tensions in the Middle East. It added that alternative accommodation had been provided for those affected, as part of the necessary preventive measures. READ: Israeli diplomats evacuated from UAE after alleged Iranian targeting attempts Since 28th February, eight Arab countries — Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan and Iraq — have been subjected to […]]]>
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Fact-check: Multiple reputable sources including WSJ, Times of Israel, Gulf News, Xinhua, and local Qatar outlets like The Peninsula confirm Qatar's Ministry of Interior announced the temporary evacuation of residents near the US embassy in Doha as a precautionary measure. This aligns with heightened regional tensions involving alleged Iranian threats. Although X searches returned no results, real-time web reporting widely supports the claim.
Qatar evacuates residents near US embassy in Doha
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Qatar has evacuated residents near the US embassy in Doha as a precautionary measure amid heightened security tensions in the Middle East. The evacuation is part of efforts to safeguard the public, and alternative accommodation has been provided for those affected. This move comes amid increased tensions in the region, with eight Arab countries having been subjected to alleged Iranian targeting attempts since February 28th.