The shutdown comes as Iran repeated earlier threats to retaliate against the United States after the Trump administration’s strikes on nuclear sites on Sunday

Qatar said it has shut down airspace temporarily as part of measures taken amid developments in the region, a statement by the Qatari foreign ministry said on X.

It said the move comes to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.

Qatar hosts the largest United States base in the area.

The shutdown comes as Iran repeated earlier threats to retaliate against the US after strikes on its nuclear sites on Sunday.