Tens of thousands of people are stranded in the Middle East as Iran war complicates routes home
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STEFANIE DAZIO, KIRSTEN GRIESHABER and DANIEL NIEMANNMarch 3, 2026 at 04:53 PM
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Tens of thousands of people are stranded in the Middle East in March 2026 due to the ongoing Iran war. The conflict has led to the cancellation of major airline flights and the closure of airspace across the Gulf region. Those affected include tourists, religious pilgrims from Romania, and family members of diplomats. People are stuck in various locations, with some being evacuated from Israel via Egypt. Airports in places like Romania and the Philippines are experiencing disruptions as people await updates on cancelled flights.
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