BRITS have been ordered to “shelter in place” in Qatar amid the unfolding crisis in the Middle East.
The Foreign Office (FCDO) issued to shock order in the wake of the US’s weekend blitz on Iran and the ongoing conflict with Israel.
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FCDO officials updated travel advice for Qatar to recommend British nationals in the Gulf state “shelter in place”.
Some 22,000 Brits are residents in Qatar, and it is estimated 156,000 visit from the UK each year.
It comes after the Trump administration issued the same warning to their citizens.
Iran is continuing to threaten revenge strikes after the US blitz over the weekend – with fears they could launch attacks across the Middle East.
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.”
