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Dubai flights cancelled and diverted after US strikes on Iran
A British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Dubai, BA 109, diverted to Zurich after flying nearly 5,000 miles, landing less than 500 miles from its starting point.
The diversion was a result of escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, including fresh attacks in the Middle East and Donald Trump targeting Tehran's nuclear facilities.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner turned back approximately 90 minutes before its scheduled arrival in Dubai, as it was only fuelled for the journey and could not return directly to London.
Following this incident, all three British Airways departures from Heathrow to Dubai on Sunday were grounded, along with a Sunday evening flight to Doha.
Over 1,000 British Airways passengers are currently stranded in Dubai, with the airline adjusting schedules and offering rebooking options due to the developing situation.
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