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U.S. Scrambles to Evacuate Stranded Americans Amid Iran Conflict

State Department announces charter flights to bring citizens home as airspace closures disrupt travel.

California Woman Flees Middle East to Reach Critically Ill Husband

Judith Wilson raced to catch the last flight out of Dubai as her husband prepared for emergency heart surgery back home.

Hundreds of Travelers Stranded Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

Flights disrupted, evacuations underway as U.S. and Israel wage war against Iran

American Couple Stranded in Dubai Amid Canceled Flights

Jonathan and Elaine Widich are eager to return home to Pittsburgh but face challenges with flight cancellations.

Hundreds of Travelers Stranded Amid Iran War Escalation

Flights disrupted, airports closed as conflict spreads across Middle East

Spokane Man Stranded in Qatar as War with Iran Halts Flights

Doug Kelley, a former Avista executive and early Bloomdsday organizer, is trying to come home after violence in the Middle East shut down travel across the region.

UAE, Qatar Offer Free Hotel and Meals for Stranded Travelers

Governments pledge full support as airspace closures disrupt regional travel in Middle East

Gen Z Couple Stranded in Dubai After Missile Strikes in Iran

Shekinah Lee and her boyfriend are among several Americans stuck in the UAE following the military attacks.

Americans Stranded in Middle East Told to Shelter-in-Place

Travel agency says tourists are waiting for flights out as U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran escalates

Arkansas Church Group Flees Israel for Egypt

Eighteen Baptists cut short Israel trip due to rising tensions

Travel Disruptions Impact Passengers at Atlanta Airport as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Major Middle East airports have canceled flights, leaving thousands stranded, but some travelers are still departing from Hartsfield-Jackson International.

South Florida native stuck in Israel amid US-Iran conflict

Man says situation is "very, very dangerous" as he struggles to return home to the U.S.

SoCal Flights to and from Middle East Disrupted by U.S.-Iran Conflict

Airlines cancel thousands of flights, including some from LAX, as tensions escalate in the region.

Tourists Stranded in Dubai After Attacks on Airport, Port

Hundreds of thousands of travelers across the Middle East are unable to leave as flights are grounded after Iran retaliates against U.S. and Israeli strikes.

Indonesia Closely Monitoring 58,873 Umrah Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Tensions in the Middle East prompt flight adjustments and safety precautions for Indonesian citizens

Holidaymakers describe 'horror' of missile strikes in Dubai

Two couples from Lincolnshire took shelter in their hotel basements after a missile attack on Dubai.

Houston Woman Stranded in Dubai After US Strikes on Iran

Shanice Day's 30th birthday trip turned into a nightmare as she and her friend became stuck in the UAE following the military action.

Hundreds of Thousands Stranded in Dubai as Iran Targets UAE

Airstrikes force closure of major airports, disrupting travel across the Middle East

Tourists Caught in Middle East Conflict as Attacks Disrupt Travel

Travelers in Dubai and Doha describe terrifying experiences as regional tensions escalate.

Columbus Pastor Travels to India and Middle East for Mission Work Amid Conflicts

Pastor Eddie Parker and his wife shift travel plans to reach their destinations safely despite regional tensions.