The UK government has lifted advice for its citizens in Qatar to shelter in place.
Ahead of the Iranian attack, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) had issued the warning “until further notice”.
Mr Donaghy said he was in Qatar on an Irish passport, and was in “limbo” as to what would happen next.
“I know that nobody has been asked to evacuate yet, so people are waiting to see what the advice is going to be from the various governments,” he said.
In a statement on Monday evening, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it is “advising all Irish citizens in Qatar to exercise caution, monitor local and international media, follow the advice of local authorities, and observe any additional security measures imposed during this time, including any orders to shelter in place”.
“With airport disruptions anticipated in both Qatar and the UAE, Irish citizens are advised to contact their airline for updates prior to travel.
“Irish citizens in need of assistance should contact the Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi at +971 495 8200 or call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade at +353 1 408 2527.”
The department added that in “light of the current situation, Irish citizens in the region are encouraged to register, external on our citizens registration”.
It also said it had updated its travel advice for Qatar, external.
The attack was first confirmed by Iranian state media, and later by the military.
A statement from the IRGC, the most powerful branch of the Iranian military, said that “Iran will not leave any attack on its sovereignty unanswered”, and added: “US bases in the region are not strengths but vulnerabilities.”
The US had previously warned Iran not to respond to its strikes on nuclear facilities and urged leaders in Tehran to agree to a diplomatic end to hostilities in the region.
