Airplanes are parked at the Dubai International Airport after its closure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
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How Middle East flight disruptions are leaving foreigners stranded

As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, the limited flights out airports in the region are leaving many expatriates stranded. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

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