TIL CreativesResidents in Qatar have been told to stay alert and report suspicious items linked to Iranian missiles. (Representative Image)
Qatar鈥檚 Ministries of Defence and Interior have jointly issued a public safety advisory. It urges citizens and residents to report any suspicious fragments or strange objects that may be linked to the interception of Iranian missiles, as reported by Khaleej Times.It comes days after Iran launched a missile attack on the Al Udeid US base in Qatar on Monday, June 23, in retaliation for US attacks on several nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran as part of the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.Also Read: China鈥檚 first gaming GPU struggles to match 2012 graphics card, yet delivers a strong strategic messageThe advisory instructs the public to immediately inform authorities if they encounter unknown or suspicious debris in desert areas or coastal regions. This comes in light of potential security risks amid escalating regional conflict.Live EventsThe ministry also asked the public not to approach or touch such objects.Qatar said that these steps are part of precautionary measures to ensure the safety of all residents and citizens.In response to these exceptional events, Qatar has also announced that all traffic violations issued on the day of the attack would be waived for motorists.Read More: Qatar cancels June 23 traffic fines, the day Iranian missiles targeted Al Udeid Air BaseThough Qatar remains geographically distant from the immediate conflict zones, it has taken steps to heighten vigilance in response to the broader regional instability. The country hosts key international military bases and maintains active diplomatic relations with both Western and regional powers.Following the Iranian attack on a US base, President Donald Trump stated that Iran launched 14 missiles at the airbase. Of these, 13 were intercepted, and one was intentionally allowed to fall harmlessly, which he described as 鈥渁 very weak response.鈥 In the aftermath of the attack, Qatar summoned the Iranian ambassador to condemn the incident. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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