Lindsay Lohan among celebrities taking refuge during Iran conflict

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2 Mar 2026 • 7:52 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Iran launched strikes on the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, 28 February, in retaliation for a US and Israeli attack that killed Iran's supreme leader.
  • The attacks resulted in one fatality and several injuries, with Dubai International Airport targeted and a five-star hotel in Palm Jumeirah struck.
  • Celebrities and tourists, including Lindsay Lohan, Kate Ferdinand, and Vicky Pattison, have spoken out about taking refuge in basements or being stranded.
  • Lindsay Lohan, a Dubai resident, expressed she was “praying for peace”, while Kate Ferdinand confirmed her family was safe after sleeping in their basement.
  • British tourists described watching missiles fly past their hotel, with one couple stating it was 'really scary' and they were 'shaking'.

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