Americans in Qatar told to shelter in place as Iranian military threatens action against US interests

The U.S. Embassy in Qatar told Americans to shelter in place until further notice Monday morning following the weekend’s attacks on Iran.

The embassy said it made the recommendation "out of an abundance of caution" but provided no other details. Qatar is home to Al Udeid Air Base, where approximately 10,000 U.S. soldiers are deployed. 

The advisory came after the State Department issued a warning to American citizens on Sunday.

"There is the potential for demonstrations against...