Us-Iran Conflict News: The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has left several Indian celebrities and their families stranded in the United Arab Emirates. Among those facing travel disruptions is Joyce Arora, the mother of Bollywood stars Malaika and Amrita Arora. Joyce Arora had traveled to Dubai to celebrate her elder sister’s birthday, followed shortly by her own. However, her scheduled return to Mumbai on March 3 was abruptly cancelled.
Joyce Arora Witnesses Missile Interceptions In Dubai Amid Us-Iran Conflict
Describing the atmosphere in the city, Joyce Arora revealed the intensity of the overhead military activity. "I must say, I feel safe here. In fact, I could see the missiles being intercepted in the sky with my own eyes. It was frightening, but the Dubai military is doing a fantastic job. My daughters are in Mumbai, and they know I am in safe hands. They call me three to four times a day, and we are constantly in touch. Now that some operations have resumed, I'm hoping to return to Mumbai soon," Joyce told Times Of India. Despite the visible conflict, she expressed deep confidence in the local authorities. She confirmed that she was primarily stranded because flight services were suspended across the region as a safety precaution.
Lara Dutta Share Experience After Being Stuck In Dubai Amid Middle East Conflict
Joyce Arora is not the only high-profile individual caught in the chaos. Actress Lara Dutta also shared a harrowing account from a Dubai film studio. "We ran out of the studio and saw missiles being intercepted in the sky. I can’t lie… It’s been stressful for the past few days. It’s been scary. There are jets flying overhead, lots of loud booms," the Housefull actress shared. Lara Duta added, "Though we live in a villa in a very safe neighbourhood, the windows shake, the house and the doors rattle, and it’s unnerving. But I haven’t felt unsafe, not even once." Meanwhile, actresses Sonal Chauhan and Esha Gupta have successfully managed to return to India.
Meanwhile, the UAE has begun resuming a limited number of flight operations. Emirates recently announced that priority is being given to passengers with existing bookings to help clear the backlog caused by the war-related cancellations.