The cost is mounting for stranded travelers in the Middle East: 'That's a lot of money we were not intending to spend'

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Burj Khalifa skyline in Dubai obstructed by clouds.
The conflict in the Middle East has left tens of thousands stranded in the UAE.

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This UNESCO World Heritage Site was damaged during strikes on Iran. See what it looks like now.

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Beautiful view of the Golestan Palace and scenic fountains among gardens in Tehran, Iran. The Golestan Palace is a popular tourist attraction of the Middle East. Traditional Persian exterior.
The Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Putin eyes 'more profitable' markets for Russian gas amid Middle East chaos

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin a
Russian President Vladimir Putin is positioning Russia to benefit from tighter LNG markets.

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Americans have been told to leave the Middle East immediately. Here's the latest guidance.

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A man cradles his forehead while looking at his phone at an airport beside his luggage on the floor.
A passenger in Beirut on Saturday, after airspace was closed following the US and Israel's attack on Iran and subsequent retaliation.

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Tourists who say they are stranded in the Middle East are launching GoFundMe campaigns to cover their hotel bills

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Shanice Day in Dubai
Shanice Day is one of the tourists stranded in Dubai who is using GoFundMe to cover unexpected costs.

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The US is urging Americans to leave 14 Middle Eastern countries amid the Iran conflict. Here's what's happening in each.

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Flight radar shows planes avoiding Middle Eastern countries amid Iran conflict.
The US State Department is urging Americans in over a dozen Middle Eastern countries to "depart now."

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What countries are doing to get their citizens home as the Iran war wreaks havoc on Middle East travel

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Jeff and Rebecca Moses from Manchester, who were staying in Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel, Abu Dhabi, arriving at Terminal 4 of London Heathrow Airport on a flight from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Picture date: Monday March 2, 2026.
Some British passengers flew home from Abu Dhabi on Monday

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Confusion, cancellations, and U-turns as Middle East travel chaos looks set to last at least a week

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An Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 departs Toronto Pearson International Airport for the United Arab Emirates in Mississauga, Ontario, on June 25, 2025.
An Etihad Airways Airbus A380.

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Ryanair's CEO says flight bookings in Europe have surged since Middle East travel chaos began

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Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary gestures while delivering remarks during a press conference to talk about the future of the company's operation in the Portuguese market on January 28, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary.

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The Middle East crisis isn't just about stranded tankers — oil output could be forced offline next

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Commercial ships anchor off the coast of the United Arab Emirates due to navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai on March 2, 2026.
Commercial ships are anchoring off the coast of the United Arab Emirates amid navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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