115k Australians stranded in Middle East as airport hit in strike

Описание: 115k Australians stranded in middle east as airport hit in strike

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Iranian strikes on Dubai and across the Middle East have created global travel chaos, with thousands of Australians still stranded overseas.

At least two drones hit Dubai’s airport on Sunday, with tourist and traveller hotspots including the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah hotels also struck in the attack.

It comes after the US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The conflict has triggered global travel chaos and fresh warnings from the Australian government, with an estimated 115,000 Australians in the region.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong told the ABC on Monday that conditions in the region had made it difficult for the government to provide assistance.

“Our first priority is to do everything we can to keep Australians safe,” Ms Wong said.

“Obviously, it’s very difficult at the moment for government to provide a great deal of assistance in circumstances where flights are being cancelled, disrupted and airspace is closed.

Dubai International airport has cancelled at least 1200 flights, with Emirates and Etihad being the hardest-hit airlines.

International flights in and out of Tel Aviv, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and other major travel hubs were also suspended due to the conflict.

Australians needing government assistance are urged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which has activated its 24/7 Crisis Centre to provide consular support to those in the region.

DFAT has also opened a crisis portal to support Australians in Israel and Iran.

Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen have all been listed on Smartraveller’s ‘do not travel’ list.

Australians were also urged to reconsider travel to Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

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