- Thousands of British nationals are stranded in the Middle East due to widespread flight disruptions caused by Iranian strikes on the UAE and its neighbours.
- The conflict, which is a response to US and Israeli attacks, led to the grounding of flights and closure of airspace, though some services resumed on Monday.
- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region, with approximately 300,000 in Gulf countries targeted by Iran.
- Stranded individuals, including a retired couple in Dubai facing significant rebooking costs and a honeymoon couple confined to their hotel, have described the situation as 'scary' and 'terrifying'.
- The disruption extends beyond the UAE, affecting British travellers like a nurse stuck in Zimbabwe whose return flight via Dubai was cancelled, underscoring Dubai's role as a major transit hub.
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