They were supposed to take a plane back to Fiumicino this evening, but they were caught off guard by the war unleashed by the United States and Israel against Iran , which has set the entire Middle East ablaze.

A group of Sardinian tourists are docked at the port of Dubai on the MSC Euribia cruise ship , reportedly numbering around ten . They are among thousands of Italians in the area: many of them are in Dubai, which has been targeted by Pasdaran raids. Among them are Minister Crosetto with his family and rapper BigMama.

The attacks not only targeted US bases in the area, but also blasts on the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah, home to villas, resorts, and beaches . The attack reportedly injured four people, caused by the impact of a drone or missile on a building.

The Sardinians were supposed to depart at 9:00 PM local time (7:00 PM Italian time) to reach Doha, the airport from which they boarded for Fiumicino. However, the ship remained in Dubai because departure from Doha to Italy was not guaranteed due to the closure of the airspace . According to information from the tourists themselves, the cruise passengers were notified of the change of plans in the past few hours, and life on board is continuing peacefully. The ship's staff has given ample reassurances that Dubai is considered a safe port .

Further information, passengers were informed, will be provided by the captain tomorrow morning. "Due to the current situation and the closure of airspace in the Middle East region, MSC Euribia will remain docked in the port of Dubai. This decision was made to ensure the safety of our guests and crew . The next cruise scheduled to depart from Doha, Qatar, on March 1 has been cancelled and all affected guests have been informed," the company said in a statement. "MSC Cruises is currently monitoring and reviewing all its operations in the region and is in constant contact with local and national authorities and its partners."

(Unioneonline)

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