Qatar has officially reopened its airspace following a brief suspension prompted by a barrage of 19 missiles fired from Iran, which targeted the Al Udeid US airbase in the country.
Authorities now say the situation is “completely stable,” with normal life resuming across the nation.
At a televised press conference late on Monday night, Interior Ministry spokesperson Jabr al-Naimi reassured the public that “the safety of citizens and residents remains the utmost priority,” and stressed that all national agencies are working in coordination to maintain public order.
“We will not allow any international or external crisis or conflict to affect our life in Qatar,” he added, urging the public not to give in to “rumours or circulating inaccurate information”. The ministry warned against “sharing or reposting any information not issued by official sources”.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs echoed the sentiment, stating that life was returning to normal in Qatar and renewing its call for all parties involved in the conflict to engage in dialogue.
Regional airspace reopens as calm returns
Kuwait and Bahrain also reopened their airspaces after temporary closures, according to their respective civil aviation authorities. The US Embassy in Doha lifted its shelter-in-place advisory and announced that it would reopen on Tuesday.
In the UAE, the Dubai Media Office confirmed that operations at Dubai International Airport had resumed, although some flight delays and cancellations are expected due to air traffic disruptions.
Meanwhile, Oman Air announced it had temporarily suspended flights to and from key regional hubs, including Manama, Dubai, Kuwait, and Doha, amid ongoing regional developments. It noted that flights across its broader network could face delays due to longer alternative flight paths.
These messages come as US President Donald Trump downplayed Iran’s ballistic missile strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, claiming Tehran had provided early warning ahead of the attack and calling for de-escalation and peace in the region.
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump said no American lives were lost and damage was minimal as all 14 missiles launched by Iran were either intercepted or diverted. The missiles were aimed at the US military’s largest base in the Middle East, which also hosts Qatari forces and other allied personnel.
“I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done. Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE,” Trump said.
The president added that Iran’s forewarning allowed for protective measures to be taken, claiming that no Qataris or Americans were killed or wounded in the strike.
“I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured,” Trump wrote. “Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”
Earlier, Qatar said it had shut down airspace temporarily as part of measures taken amid developments in the region, a statement by the Qatari foreign ministry said on X.
Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority had announced that the airspace closure was a precautionary step to ensure the safety of residents and international visitors, particularly pilgrims transiting through the country. “This is a temporary measure aimed at ensuring public safety amid ongoing regional developments,” said a Qatari government source, speaking to a local news agency.
