Brits stranded as flights cancelled across Middle East after strikes on Iran

WorldPolitics
28 Feb 2026 • 10:14 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Hundreds of flights across the Middle East have been cancelled, leaving thousands of Britons stranded, following US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
  • Iran and Iraq's airspaces were closed, and Dubai International Airport, a major global hub, suspended all flights on Saturday.
  • Passengers, including Martin Boreham in Dubai, described scenes of 'carnage' and 'chaos' at airports, facing long waits and uncertainty about rebooking.
  • BBC producer Elliot Worthing's flight from Doha was diverted to Muscat, Oman, where passengers were informed of the attacks and expressed concern about being stranded for days.
  • The widespread disruption also affected flights departing for the region, with Jonny Escott's flight from Newcastle to Dubai being cancelled.

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