Actress Sonal Chauhan, who was stuck in Dubai amid the Iran-Israel war and travel disruptions caused by rising tensions in the Middle East, has safely returned to India.
Sharing an emotional note on social media, she described the past few days as “challenging” but expressed deep gratitude for the love and prayers she received. The Jannat actress also thanked the Dubai authorities for ensuring safety and maintaining calm during the uncertainty. Emphasising that war is never the answer, Sonal extended her prayers for peace and solidarity with those affected by the ongoing crisis in the region.
Sharing the update with her fans and followers, she wrote, “Back home in India and feeling deeply grateful. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all the love, prayers, and messages. They truly mean so much. I’m safely back in India now.”
The Jannat actress, however, added: “The last few days were challenging, but what I also witnessed was the unbeatable spirit and resilience of Dubai, and that truly comes from the confidence that people have in their government. This time, I felt that confidence too. I’m sincerely grateful to the Dubai authorities for keeping us safe and calm during this difficult time and handling everything with such care and responsibility, and making sure each one of us felt secure and protected. I truly hope this is over soon, because war is never the answer. My heart goes out to everyone facing this difficult time, and I pray for peace and an end to it all.”
Esha Gupta, who was also stranded in Abu Dhabi amid the war, has also safely returned to India. She shared the update with her followers on Tuesday. In a lengthy note, she expressed gratitude to the Indian government for ensuring the safety of its citizens. The actress also shared horrifying ground-reality details of what transpired after the initial missile strikes.
Malayalam actress Swasika was among the other celebrities who were left stranded amid the travel disruptions. She landed at the Cochin International Airport earlier today.
Why Did UAE Shut Airspace?
After the United States and Israel carried out attacks on Iran on February 28, Iran launched missile and drone strikes targeting US military sites and allied countries in the Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
This led to major travel disruptions, with parts of the UAE’s and other Gulf states’ airspace temporarily closed or restricted, forcing airlines to cancel or delay many flights as the situation unfolded.