IN PHOTOS: Home at last! Indians stranded in Middle East return to Mumbai

Updated On: 03 March, 2026 06:02 PM IST | Divya Nair

Amid the US-Israel strikes on Iran causing widespread flight disruptions and airspace closures in the Middle East, stranded Indians returned home to emotional family reunions at Mumbai`s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, as partial services resumed from Gulf hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. PICS/PTI

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<p>Amid the escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday arranged two special aircraft to rescue citizens stranded in the UAE</p>

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Amid the escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday arranged two special aircraft to rescue citizens stranded in the UAE

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A total of 164 more passengers are expected to touch down at Mumbai airport later in the day

<p>The government`s intervention comes after tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the United States and the ripple effects have severely impacted Gulf nations, leaving a significant number of citizens from India stranded in United Arab Emirates and other countries</p>

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The government`s intervention comes after tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the United States and the ripple effects have severely impacted Gulf nations, leaving a significant number of citizens from India stranded in United Arab Emirates and other countries

<p>Meanwhile, flight disruptions continued at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, with 107 movements cancelled amid the West Asia conflict, leaving hundreds stranded</p>

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Meanwhile, flight disruptions continued at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, with 107 movements cancelled amid the West Asia conflict, leaving hundreds stranded

<p>Amid these developments, Spicejet announced that it is operating special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi to support Indian nationals travelling home. Similarly, Travel company EaseMyTrip also announced that it is operating special charter flights from Fujairah to Delhi and Mumbai.</p>

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Amid these developments, Spicejet announced that it is operating special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi to support Indian nationals travelling home. Similarly, Travel company EaseMyTrip also announced that it is operating special charter flights from Fujairah to Delhi and Mumbai.

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