Brits Evacuate UAE After Iran Attacks

0:00On March 2nd, the first flight carrying stranded brits from the United Arab Emirates touched down at Heathrow Terminal 4 at 7.16 pm. Tonight, it was the only departure so far since U.S. and Israeli strikes hit Iran two days ago, killing the Supreme Leader Ayatollah, Ali Kaminay, and sparking. Fears retaliation Iran fired missiles and drones at UAE cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the weekend, striking tourist spots including hotels near Dubai, Marina, and Palm Jamira. Airport shut down, cancelling thousands of flights and trapping around 102,000 British nationals who registered with the foreign office. Passengers described a tense eight-hour journey home, with explosions echoing nearby and everyone on edge. Families waited anxiously at the airport for reunions, while travelers with young children huddled in hotel rooms during alerts. One day I called a horrifying, unsure if his baby was safe amid the blast. The UK government now advises against all travel to 21 Middle Eastern countries and

1:04urges those there to shelter in place, register online, and avoid military sites. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said teams are deploying to help, with contingency plans for large-scale evacuations from Gulf nations. Fans like Emirates and Qatar Airways have grounded flights until at least tomorrow morning as Iranian attacks continue. Officials stress keeping travel plans flexible while working to bring everyone home safely amid this fast-moving crisis.