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TOKYO: The “danger levels” assigned by Japan’s Foreign Ministry have been lowered for Qatar and Oman, effectively removing the designation completely.

Following the June 22 bombing of Iran by the US military, there was a fear that Iran could make a significant response and the situation in the Middle East would deteriorate, the safety department in the Ministry said.

As a result, Japan gave Qatar and Oman a danger rating of 1, with expectations that a higher level could occur. 

For danger level 1, Japanese nationals are advised to exercise caution and stay alert to whatever situation has caused the danger level to rise. Level 2 means “avoid non-essential travel,” level 3 prompts the warning “avoid all travel,” and level 4 is “evacuate and avoid all travel.”

Iran launched an attack on a US base in Qatar, but a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran was announced on June 24.

As the situation has remained calm since then, the danger level of 1 issued for the whole of Qatar and Oman has been lifted.

However, Japan recommends its citizens to register with diplomatic and consular offices so they can be alerted in case of emergency or if the situation deteriorates.