The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed missile attacks launched from Iran in retaliation for strikes the country faced from the United States and Israel earlier on Saturday. Iran reportedly targeted US airbases in the Middle East as part of its response. In the aftermath, Dubai shut down its airspace as a precautionary measure, leaving many stranded in the country. Among them is Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan, who has sought help from the Indian government for her safe return to India.
Sonal Chauhan seeks India`s help
On Saturday night, Sonal took to social media to appeal for assistance from the Indian government. She wrote, “Hon’ble PM narendramodi ji, I am currently stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing crisis, with flights cancelled and no clear way to return to India. I respectfully seek the Government’s guidance for a safe journey home. Grateful for any support extended.”
Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji,
I am currently stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing crisis, with flights cancelled and no clear way to return to India. I respectfully seek the Government’s guidance for a safe journey home
Grateful for any support extended🙏🏻🇮🇳@MEAIndia @IndiainDubai— SONAL CHAUHAN (@sonalchauhan7) February 28, 2026
PV Sindhu stranded at Dubai airport
Indian badminton player PV Sindhu, who is also stranded in Dubai, has been sharing updates from the city. “It’s hard to process what’s unfolding right now. Hearing the interceptions overhead and seeing how quickly everything has escalated is honestly terrifying. So many disturbing videos are coming to light, and this is sadly the reality of what is happening. Dubai is a city I deeply love-a place that has always felt safe and full of life- which makes this moment even harder to comprehend.”
She further wrote, “To everyone who has been messaging and checking in, thank you- it truly means a lot. I am safe right now, stuck here in Dubai with my team, and we are doing okay as the situation around the war with Iran continues to evolve. The airport is chaotic, with many families stranded and waiting — all of us just hoping we get past this soon. Moments like these remind you how fragile normal life really is. Praying for safety and peace for everyone affected.”
In another update, she wrote, “The ordeal continues to unfold, and the situation is becoming more frightening by the hour. A few hours ago, there was an explosion close to where we were holed up at the airport. My coach had to quickly run out of the area as he was closest to the smoke and debris. It was an extremely tense and scary moment for all of us.”
“We are all safe now and have been moved to a more secure place, thanks to the tireless efforts of the staff at Dubai Airport and the Dubai authorities. A special thanks as well to the Indian High Commission in Dubai for their incredible support and constant assistance in helping keep us safe. For now, we are trying to get some rest and hold on to hope as we wait for things to settle.”
The ordeal continues to unfold, and the situation is becoming more frightening by the hour.
A few hours ago, there was an explosion close to where we were holed up at the airport. My coach had to quickly run out of the area as he was closest to the smoke and debris. It was an… https://t.co/ZdNtuALk0P
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) March 1, 2026
