US Embassy in Qatar tells Americans to shelter in place as Iran plans retaliation

WASHINGTON — The US Embassy in Qatar on Monday advised Americans in the Gulf country to shelter in place until further notice as the region braces for Iran’s retaliation following US strikes on its nuclear sites. 

“Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice,” the embassy said in a statement posted to social media.

Hours later, the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced the temporary suspension of air traffic in Qatar’s airspace “out…