Qatar evacuates residents after Iranian airstrikes in Gulf region

Authorities in Qatar have begun evacuating residents from several areas as a precaution following Iranian airstrikes targeting countries across the Persian Gulf region.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior of Qatar cited by Caliber.Az, the evacuations are being carried out as a temporary measure aimed at protecting public safety until the threat subsides.

The Ministry of Interior announces that the relevant authorities are evacuating a number of specified areas as a temporary precautionary measure, in the interest of public safety until the threat has subsided.
The Ministry urges everyone to rely on official sources for…

— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) March 13, 2026

The ministry said residents of several key districts are being relocated as part of the precautionary effort.

The Ministry of Interior clarifies that the temporary precautionary evacuation measures, previously announced, apply only to residents in the specified areas who received notifications through the National Alert System. Safe alternative accommodations have been provided for those…

— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) March 14, 2026

In the central Msheireb area of Doha, some residents received phone alerts instructing them to immediately leave the area and proceed to the nearest safe location as a temporary precaution.

For public safety, everyone is advised to stay away from any unknown objects or remnants and avoid touching them. Please report them immediately by calling (999).#MOIQatar pic.twitter.com/SAkenV7UzW

— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) March 14, 2026

Authorities also warned the public to avoid approaching or touching any unidentified objects or debris.

By Tamilla Hasanova