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Qatar Closes Airspace Temporarily Due to Regional Conflict
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Qatar announced on Monday, June 23, that it will temporarily close its airspace as a precautionary measure because of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel.
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The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement, explaining how it is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with regional and international partners.
The ministry has promised to provide updates to the public through its official channels.
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The announcement came after the US struck Iran's nuclear sites on Saturday, June 21, which led to further cancellations of flights by regional airlines.
A report about Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian state media has led to global panic since almost a fifth of the world's crude oil supply is exported through that corridor. On Monday, oil prices hit a five-month high after the US' strikes on Iran.