TEHRAN- A well-informed source told Tasnim that Iran has not issued any warning telling people to leave Doha or target Qatari media outlets.

Last night, social media was buzzing with claims that Iran's armed forces had put out a statement calling on residents of Doha to evacuate the city. 

The alleged message said that due to the presence of U.S. forces and American interests in the area, Doha had become a "legitimate target" and that residents needed to leave as soon as possible.

A source with the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) told Tasnim News Agency that despite the false rumors making the rounds online, Iran has not issued any kind of warning about evacuating Doha or Qatari media outlets. 

Iran reiterates its view that the countries in the region and governments are its brothers, and that it only targets the U.S. and Zionist interests in the region, the source added.