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The conflict in and around the Persian Gulf region has led several countries to close their airspace, stranding tens of thousands of passengers who were booked to fly into and out of the Middle East.

A plume of smoke was seen near Dubai International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, in the UAE. Authorities confirmed that one person was killed and 11 were injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports when Iran launched retaliatory strikes on Gulf Arab states.

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