Bannatyne Defends Dubai Safety Amid Iran Tensions

0:00On March 2nd, Duncan Benetine, the 77-year-old former dragonstone star, has come out strongly in support of British expats and influencers in Dubai. He insists the city remains perfectly safe amid recent Iranian drone attacks following the death of Iran's leader in joint United States and Israeli strikes. Benetine, who lives in Portugal, pushed back online against critics mocking those wanting to leave. Iran's retaliation hit targets across the Middle East, including a luxury hotel on Dubai's Palm Jamira that caught fire and injured four people. Thousands of flights got canceled, airspace closed for two days, and the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, was evacuated. Meanwhile, about 94,000 British tourists registered with the foreign office for help getting home. Many influencers and reality stars in Dubai shared their fears online, describing scary nights with explosions and missiles overhead. Some face backlash for posting casual content during the chaos, like getting ready for a

1:01date or strolling casually. Others, including a Formula One-Aris's husband, called out the hate toward those stuck there. The British government is preparing to evacuate hundreds of thousands of nationals from the region, prioritizing safety amid ongoing tensions. Celebrities like Jordy Shor's Vicki Paterson reported being stranded with cancel flights to places like Sydney. Dubai authorities warned against sharing strike videos, while the UK bolstered defenses and urged citizens to shelter in place. As the situation evolves, focus stays on getting people out safely, without wider escalation, place to place. Other entities are out there, political. As the situation evolves, focus stays on getting people out safely without wider escalation. As the situation evolves, focus stays on getting people out safely without wider escalation. How・・・ you get where you wanna go?