Iran Attacks Leave Thousands Stranded in Middle East

0:00The latest international headlines, politics and road affairs, right here on global news today, and this episode is brought to you by Surfshark. Simple, affordable online privacy. Thousands of people are stranded across the Middle East after Iran launched retaliatory attacks on the region. This came a response to major strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. In Dubai, key sites took hits, including two luxury hotels and the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic. Damage appeared on the Palm Jamira, where a big explosion struck one five-star hotel. Debris from an intercepted drone caused the minor fire at another iconic hotel. Officials also reported issues at Jebel Ali Port, the world's ninth busiest from aerial interceptions. Residents and visitors in Dubai described a shift from normal life to sheltering in place. Families near the port dealt with falling debris, while holiday plans like Hikes got

1:00canceled amid loud booms every few hours. The atmosphere felt eerie and far from the usual calm. Thousands of flights to and from the Middle East remain grounded, marking one of the biggest travel disruptions since the COVID-19 pandemic. British tourists packed emergency bags and prepared for possible fires, trying to keep kids entertained amid rising smoke from nearby strikes. Iran's attacks stretched into Sunday, leaving global travelers in limbo as authorities assess the full extent of the chaos and work to restore order.