"Iran has hit the UAE and several of its neighbours with strikes in recent days, in response to attacks by US and Israeli forces. The conflict has led to the grounding of flights and airspace above the Emirates was closed until some flights resumed on Monday. The disruption has left thousands of British people stranded."
"Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper indicated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region. She said a total of about 300,000 British citizens are in Gulf countries being targeted by Iran. Britons are being advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and monitor the Foreign Office's travel advice, which officials expect to change rapidly."
British nationals face significant travel disruption in the United Arab Emirates following Iranian military strikes against the region in response to US and Israeli attacks. Airspace closures and flight groundings have left thousands stranded, with approximately 102,000 British nationals registered in the UAE and around 300,000 across Gulf countries. The Foreign Office advises travelers to follow local authority instructions and monitor rapidly changing travel guidance. Some flights resumed by Monday, but widespread chaos continues as travelers attempt to return home, with some sleeping in hotel lobbies while awaiting departure opportunities.
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