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Delayed UK rescue flight takes off from Oman with British nationals

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ben Quinn Political correspondentMarch 5, 2026 at 04:12 PM
Delayed UK rescue flight takes off from Oman with British nationals
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A UK charter flight carrying British nationals departed from Oman after delays, marking the start of a large-scale evacuation effort from the Middle East. The evacuation is taking place amidst ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran and other regional conflicts. While over 2,000 people arrived in the UK from the UAE on Wednesday, the government faces criticism for the pace and scale of the operation. Passengers on the Oman flight reported disorganization and poor communication. British Airways is adding extra flights from Muscat to London to assist with the evacuation of over 140,000 registered Britons in the region. The government is being urged to be transparent about the challenges of this major undertaking.

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Priti Patel 40% London Heathrow Airport 40% Hamish Falconer ×240% British Airways 50% Iran 60% United Arab Emirates ×260% Israel 60% Muscat ×360% United States 60% Keir Starmer ×270% Oman ×480% United Kingdom ×790%

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evacuation 90% uk rescue flight 80% middle east 70% iran strikes 60% charter flight 50% british nationals 50% uk government 40%

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United Kingdom

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